Crime Rate in Earls Barton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Earls Barton

The total recorded crimes in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Earls Barton crime rate of 32.85 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Earls Barton, encompassing approximately 2,648 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Earls Barton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Main Road with total crimes: 9
  • Spinney Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Earls Barton?

To understand the safety of Earls Barton, we need to analyze Earls Barton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Earls Barton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Northamptonshire average, with 787 crimes compared to 1502.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Earls Barton recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Earls Barton had fewer crimes than the North Northamptonshire average, with 813 crimes compared to 1,303. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Earls Barton recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Northamptonshire, Earls Barton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Earls Barton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Earls Barton has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 32.85 ranking 21th out of 25 in the North Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Earls Barton crimes were 787. The crime rate of Earls Barton in 2024 was 297.16 (year) or 24.76 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Earls Barton were around 813 crimes with yearly crime rate of 306.98 (year) or 25.58 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Earls Barton)CrimesRank (Earls Barton)CrimesRank (Earls Barton)
Croyland and Swanspool355 13,940 12,743 1
Northall333 23,415 22,505 2
Kingswood234 32,577 32,474 3
Irchester152 52,142 42,051 4
Lloyds176 42,127 52,029 5
Brickhill and Queensway134 91,738 81,638 6
Higham Ferrers137 81,806 61,579 7
Corby Rural149 61,792 71,334 9
Hatton Park140 71,419 121,238 12
Windmill118 111,616 91,387 8
Rushden South102 171,423 111,329 10
Rushden Pemberton West110 141,430 101,079 15
Clover Hill134 101,331 151,207 13
Wicksteed110 131,410 131,293 11
Corby West114 121,093 161,197 14
Finedon105 161,382 141,036 16
Desborough106 15759 25857 19
Irthlingborough87 201,051 17931 17
Oakley76 23915 18918 18
Ise91 18853 22727 24
Burton and Broughton90 19900 19748 22
Raunds66 24889 20794 21
Rothwell and Mawsley79 22868 21738 23
Thrapston64 25810 23703 25
Oundle35 26566 26522 26

Earls Barton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202538
March 202521
February 202513
January 202535
December 202418
November 202413
October 202430
September 202432
August 202446
July 202414
June 202434
May 202413

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 202411
July 20244
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20249
July 202411
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 202410
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202512
March 202515
February 20257
January 202510
December 20244
November 202411
October 202411
September 202416
August 202423
July 202414
June 202438
May 202419

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
January 20254
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20249
October 20242
September 20247
August 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241

High Crime Locations Earls Barton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Earls Barton postcode area is presented below.

1. Main Road (Map)
Total9
Possession of weapons6
Drugs3
2. Spinney Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Green Lane (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Victoria Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Franklin'S Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Brook Vale (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Compton Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Clarke Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
9. Golding Crescent (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Glenfield Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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