Crime in Thrapston: statistics, rates and trends
346 crimes were recorded in Thrapston in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Thrapston
- Questions about crime in Thrapston
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (141), anti-social behaviour (74) and other theft (28) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,219th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Thrapston | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 346 | 32,796 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.3 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,638 | 373,871 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Thrapston peaked in the year to August 2019 (478 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (298). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 346 | 45.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 298 | 39.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 371 | 48.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 387 | 50.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 408 | 53.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 456 | 59.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 416 | 54.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 478 | 62.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 358 | 46.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (53% below) and violence and sexual offences (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 49 to 74.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 141 | 18.5 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 9.7 | 15.4 | +51% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 3.3 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Thrapston.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thrapston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raunds | 719 | 69.2 | +53% |
| Irthlingborough | 703 | 73.7 | +63% |
| Finedon | 386 | 73.7 | +63% |
| Higham Ferrers | 765 | 81.3 | +79% |
| Oundle | 341 | 55.3 | +22% |
| Burton Latimer | 482 | 55.9 | +23% |
| Kettering | 7,067 | 107.3 | +137% |
| Rushden | 3,325 | 113.2 | +150% |
Thrapston is the one area listed within Thrapston, with 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrapston | Neighbourhood | 15,686 | 752 | 47.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Thrapston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (22).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Goldfinch Street | 16 |
| On or near Hillcrest Close | 12 |
| On or near Treen Close | 12 |
| On or near Green Lane | 10 |
| On or near Oakleas Rise | 10 |
| On or near Chancery Lane | 9 |
| On or near Meadow Lane | 9 |
| On or near Cosy Nook | 8 |
Of the 272 crimes in Thrapston with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 74 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 106 | 39.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 96 | 35.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
Thrapston has an estimated population of 7,638 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Thrapston average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Thrapston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Thrapston a safe place to live?
Thrapston recorded 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,219th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Thrapston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 141 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Thrapston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thrapston was up 16% on the year before: 346 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 298 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Thrapston?
About 7,638 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Thrapston?
Thrapston is policed by Northamptonshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.