Crime in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire): statistics, rates and trends
681 crimes were recorded in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) at a glance
- Crime trends in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
- Types of crime in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
- Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
- Streets with the most crime in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
- Population and deprivation in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
- Questions about crime in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
- About this data
681 crimes were recorded in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 283 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) has the 721st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 681 | 32,710 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.3 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,286 | 373,871 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) was highest in the year to July 2021 (804 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (681). Over the whole period it fell 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 681 | 73.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 778 | 83.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 721 | 77.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 733 | 78.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 685 | 73.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 804 | 86.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 740 | 79.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 764 | 82.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 706 | 76.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 84 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in burglary (+62%) and anti-social behaviour (+17%). The largest falls were in other crime (-83%) and shoplifting (-75%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 283 | 30.5 | 0.89 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 156 | 16.8 | 1.10 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 5.7 | 0.84 | -21% |
| Other theft | 48 | 5.2 | 0.81 | +9% |
| Burglary | 39 | 4.2 | 1.19 | +62% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.7 | 0.55 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 3.0 | 0.61 | -42% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.7 | 0.53 | -24% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.9 | 0.89 | +60% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.5 | 0.25 | -83% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.5 | 0.06 | -75% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.19 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) recorded 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 41.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 22.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Rothwell (North Northamptonshire), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rothwell (North Northamptonshire).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desborough | 890 | 75.0 | +2% |
| Kettering | 7,072 | 107.4 | +46% |
| Corby | 6,696 | 95.0 | +30% |
| Market Harborough | 1,560 | 61.0 | -17% |
| Burton Latimer | 469 | 54.4 | -26% |
| Finedon | 360 | 68.7 | -6% |
| Wellingborough | 6,518 | 115.7 | +58% |
| Moulton (West Northamptonshire) | 617 | 77.1 | +5% |
1 areas within Rothwell (North Northamptonshire), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Rothwell & Mawsley had the highest rate (62.6 per 1,000) and Rothwell & Mawsley the lowest (62.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothwell & Mawsley | Neighbourhood | 15,520 | 971 | 62.6 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stag Road | 50 |
| On or near High Street | 31 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 22 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Edinburgh Close | 19 |
| On or near Greening Road | 18 |
| On or near Hospital | 18 |
| On or near Spring Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Barlow Close | 17 |
| On or near Jubilee Street | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 236 | 34.7% |
| Not recorded | 156 | 22.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 153 | 22.5% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) has an estimated population of 9,286. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.6% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) a safe place to live?
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) recorded 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (156).
Is crime in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) was down 12% on the year before: 681 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 778 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)?
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) is policed by Northamptonshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Rothwell (North Northamptonshire). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.