Crime in Rushden: statistics, rates and trends
3,338 crimes were recorded in Rushden in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rushden at a glance
- Crime trends in Rushden
- Types of crime in Rushden
- Rushden compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Rushden
- Streets with the most crime in Rushden
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rushden
- Population and deprivation in Rushden
- Questions about crime in Rushden
- About this data
3,338 crimes were recorded in Rushden in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,016 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Rushden has the 229th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rushden | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,338 | 32,710 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.6 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 29,385 | 373,871 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rushden was highest in the year to July 2024 (3,366 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,942). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 3,338 | 113.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,118 | 106.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,366 | 114.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,294 | 112.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,124 | 106.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,156 | 107.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,178 | 108.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,018 | 102.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,942 | 100.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 284 |
| June 2026 | 275 |
| May 2026 | 279 |
| April 2026 | 266 |
| March 2026 | 277 |
| February 2026 | 243 |
| January 2026 | 334 |
| December 2025 | 254 |
| November 2025 | 249 |
| October 2025 | 294 |
| September 2025 | 288 |
| August 2025 | 295 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rushden 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+82%) and robbery (+80%). The largest falls were in other theft (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,016 | 34.6 | 1.01 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 711 | 24.2 | 1.58 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 508 | 17.3 | 2.09 | -0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 220 | 7.5 | 1.10 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 207 | 7.0 | 1.43 | +82% |
| Public order | 154 | 5.2 | 0.79 | +6% |
| Other theft | 144 | 4.9 | 0.77 | -20% |
| Burglary | 107 | 3.6 | 1.03 | +49% |
| Drugs | 95 | 3.2 | 0.99 | +8% |
| Other crime | 57 | 1.9 | 0.92 | +42% |
| Possession of weapons | 49 | 1.7 | 1.72 | +9% |
| Robbery | 45 | 1.5 | 1.13 | +80% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.5 | 0.58 | +8% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rushden
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rushden recorded 1,016 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rushden
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rushden recorded 711 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 21.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rushden
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rushden recorded 508 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rushden
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rushden recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rushden
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rushden recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rushden
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rushden recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rushden
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rushden recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rushden
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rushden recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rushden
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rushden recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rushden
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rushden recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rushden
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rushden recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rushden
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rushden recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rushden
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rushden recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rushden
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rushden recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Rushden, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rushden.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rushden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higham Ferrers | 755 | 80.2 | -29% |
| Irthlingborough | 702 | 73.6 | -35% |
| Finedon | 360 | 68.7 | -40% |
| Wellingborough | 6,518 | 115.7 | +2% |
| Raunds | 730 | 70.2 | -38% |
| Burton Latimer | 469 | 54.4 | -52% |
| Earls Barton | 312 | 48.7 | -57% |
| Thrapston | 339 | 44.4 | -61% |
3 areas within Rushden, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Rushden Lakes had the highest rate (124.6 per 1,000) and Rushden South the lowest (82.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushden Lakes | Neighbourhood | 12,591 | 1,569 | 124.6 |
| Pemberton | Neighbourhood | 10,280 | 1,133 | 110.2 |
| Rushden South | Neighbourhood | 8,530 | 700 | 82.1 |
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 Rushden over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 466 |
| On or near Church Street | 130 |
| On or near Bridge Court | 123 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 80 |
| On or near Parking Area | 71 |
| On or near Skinner'S Hill | 65 |
| On or near Fitzwilliam Street | 46 |
| On or near Kings Road | 42 |
| On or near High Street South | 41 |
| On or near Grenson Court | 39 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rushden 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 918 | 27.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 862 | 25.8% |
| Not recorded | 711 | 21.3% |
| Under investigation | 306 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 149 | 4.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 126 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 96 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 69 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 55 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% |
Rushden has an estimated population of 29,385. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rushden sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rushden |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Rushden a safe place to live?
Rushden recorded 113.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Rushden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,016 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (711).
Is crime in Rushden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rushden was up 7% on the year before: 3,338 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,118 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rushden?
Rushden 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 Rushden. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.