Crime in Thrapston: statistics, rates and trends
339 crimes were recorded in Thrapston in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Thrapston at a glance
- Crime trends in Thrapston
- Types of crime in Thrapston
- Thrapston compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Thrapston
- Streets with the most crime in Thrapston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thrapston
- Population and deprivation in Thrapston
- Questions about crime in Thrapston
- About this data
339 crimes were recorded in Thrapston in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 136 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Thrapston has the 1,240th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Thrapston | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 339 | 32,710 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.4 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,638 | 373,871 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Thrapston was highest in the year to July 2019 (466 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (309). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 339 | 44.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 309 | 40.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 370 | 48.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 384 | 50.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 422 | 55.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 440 | 57.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 435 | 57.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 466 | 61.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 343 | 44.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thrapston 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 anti-social behaviour (+30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 136 | 17.8 | 0.52 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 9.2 | 0.60 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 3.8 | 0.77 | +0% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.4 | 0.53 | +100% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 3.1 | 0.46 | +100% |
| Public order | 22 | 2.9 | 0.43 | +5% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.0 | 0.56 | +67% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 0.25 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.40 | -57% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 0.03 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Thrapston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thrapston recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 40.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Thrapston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thrapston recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 20.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Thrapston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thrapston recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Thrapston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thrapston recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Thrapston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thrapston recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Thrapston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thrapston recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Thrapston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thrapston recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Thrapston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thrapston recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Thrapston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thrapston recorded 4 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 60% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Thrapston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thrapston recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Thrapston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thrapston recorded 2 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Thrapston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thrapston recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Thrapston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thrapston.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thrapston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raunds | 730 | 70.2 | +58% |
| Irthlingborough | 702 | 73.6 | +66% |
| Finedon | 360 | 68.7 | +55% |
| Higham Ferrers | 755 | 80.2 | +81% |
| Oundle | 328 | 53.2 | +20% |
| Burton Latimer | 469 | 54.4 | +23% |
| Kettering | 7,072 | 107.4 | +142% |
| Rushden | 3,338 | 113.6 | +156% |
1 areas within Thrapston, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Thrapston had the highest rate (46.7 per 1,000) and Thrapston the lowest (46.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrapston | Neighbourhood | 15,686 | 733 | 46.7 |
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 Thrapston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Goldfinch Street | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Treen Close | 12 |
| On or near Hillcrest Close | 11 |
| On or near Halford Street | 10 |
| On or near Green Lane | 10 |
| On or near Oakleas Rise | 10 |
| On or near Meadow Lane | 9 |
| On or near Chancery Lane | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thrapston 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 | 108 | 31.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 99 | 29.2% |
| Not recorded | 70 | 20.6% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 7.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Thrapston has an estimated population of 7,638. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thrapston sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Thrapston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.7% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Thrapston a safe place to live?
Thrapston recorded 44.4 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 Thrapston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (70).
Is crime in Thrapston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thrapston was up 10% on the year before: 339 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 309 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Thrapston?
Thrapston 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 Thrapston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.