Crime Rate in Rushden South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rushden South

The total recorded crimes in Rushden South, North Northamptonshire, UK in July 2025 are around 131 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rushden South crime rate of 5.06 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 Rushden South, encompassing approximately 25,906 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (25.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-21.28% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Rushden South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 10
  • Skinner'S Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Alnwick Close with total crimes: 7

How safe is Rushden South?

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

  • Relative to North Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Rushden South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Northamptonshire average, with 1423 crimes compared to 1502.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Rushden South witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Rushden South experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Northamptonshire average, with 1,329 crimes compared to 1,303. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rushden South witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rushden South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Rushden South has recorded 131 crimes with crime rate of 5.06 ranking 9th out of 25 in the North Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Rushden South crimes were 1,423. The crime rate of Rushden South in 2024 was 54.93 (year) or 4.58 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rushden South were around 1,329 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.30 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rushden South)CrimesRank (Rushden South)CrimesRank (Rushden South)
Croyland and Swanspool295 23,940 12,743 1
Northall332 13,415 22,505 2
Kingswood253 32,577 32,474 3
Irchester160 62,142 42,051 4
Corby Rural222 41,792 71,334 9
Lloyds167 52,127 52,029 5
Brickhill and Queensway153 71,738 81,638 6
Higham Ferrers145 81,806 61,579 7
Windmill128 141,616 91,387 8
Rushden Pemberton West129 121,430 101,079 15
Corby West130 101,093 161,197 14
Wicksteed129 131,410 131,293 11
Clover Hill129 111,331 151,207 13
Hatton Park115 181,419 121,238 12
Finedon118 161,382 141,036 16
Earls Barton127 15787 24813 20
Irthlingborough101 191,051 17931 17
Ise117 17853 22727 24
Oakley65 25915 18918 18
Desborough76 22759 25857 19
Burton and Broughton57 26900 19748 22
Raunds93 20889 20794 21
Rothwell and Mawsley78 21868 21738 23
Thrapston67 24810 23703 25
Oundle73 23566 26522 26

Rushden South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 509 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202547
May 202543
April 202541
March 202547
February 202538
January 202548
December 202446
November 202430
October 202447
September 202441
August 202444

A total of 295 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202535
May 202521
April 202513
March 202524
February 202511
January 202521
December 202423
November 202422
October 202421
September 202420
August 202440

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 20256
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 202414

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20253
April 20252
March 20259
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20258
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20247
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 202410
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20256
April 20257
March 20254
February 20258
January 20254
December 202410
November 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202515
May 202510
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Rushden South in July 2025

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

1. Church Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Skinner'S Hill (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Alnwick Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Coffee Tavern Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
5. Kings Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Pembroke Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
7. Harborough Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Little Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Grenson Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Sycamore Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1

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