Crime Rate in Rushden South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rushden South

The total recorded crimes in Rushden South, North Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rushden South crime rate of 3.94 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (4.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
Rushden South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Church Street with total crimes: 7
  • Coffee Tavern Lane with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Rushden South has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 3.94 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rushden South)CrimesRank (Rushden South)CrimesRank (Rushden South)
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 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
Earls Barton87 21787 24813 20
Raunds66 24889 20794 21
Rothwell and Mawsley79 22868 21738 23
Thrapston64 25810 23703 25
Oundle35 26566 26522 26

Rushden South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 585 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202541
March 202547
February 202538
January 202548
December 202446
November 202430
October 202447
September 202441
August 202444
July 202444
June 202484
May 202432

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20254
February 20258
January 20254
December 202410
November 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 202410
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20249
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 339 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202513
March 202524
February 202511
January 202521
December 202423
November 202422
October 202421
September 202420
August 202440
July 202433
June 202466
May 202424

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 202414
July 202410
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20259
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20258
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20247
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20249
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241

High Crime Locations Rushden South in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Church Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Coffee Tavern Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Highgrove Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Skinner'S Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
6. Dell Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Higham Park Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Walmer Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Windsor Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Oval Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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