Crime Rate in North Northamptonshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Northamptonshire

The total recorded crimes in North Northamptonshire, UK in January 2026 are around 2,652 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Northamptonshire crime rate of 7.38 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 North Northamptonshire, encompassing approximately 359,523 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1026) incidents (9.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (485) incidents (4.30% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (194) incidents (7.18% increase)
North Northamptonshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Millers Park with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21

North Northamptonshire Police Info:

Northamptonshire Police

North Northamptonshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Croyland and Swanspool (269 crimes), and the safest, Oundle (46 crimes), is 223 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across North Northamptonshire.

Similarly, the area of Central Wellingborough (192 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Redwell (20 crimes), with a difference of 172 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Northamptonshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Croyland and Swanspool269
Northall176
Lloyds161
Rushden Pemberton West150
Irchester139

Safest Wards:

Earls Barton60
Burton and Broughton53
Rothwell and Mawsley50
Ise47
Oundle46

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Wellingborough192
Kettering Town & West160
Rushden West & North144
Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat139
Rushden East117

Safest Areas:

King's Cliffe, Woodnewton & Easton24
Geddington, Rushton & Stoke Albany23
Ringstead, Woodford & Stanwick22
Broughton, Mawsley & Loddington20
Redwell20

North Northamptonshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1026 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (485 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 940 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 465 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (918 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (461 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1035 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (681 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1033 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (619 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1042 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (726 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1202 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 997 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1201 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (833 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1230 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (721 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1055 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (630 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1103 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (735 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 956 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 459 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1155 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 96.25 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202698
December 2025111
November 2025108
October 2025109
September 202595
August 202599
July 202588
June 202592
May 202591
April 202579
March 202590
February 202595

A total of 675 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202664
December 202557
November 202571
October 202549
September 202553
August 202547
July 202546
June 202583
May 202554
April 202546
March 202554
February 202551

A total of 1897 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 158.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 201 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026127
December 2025153
November 2025130
October 2025145
September 2025174
August 2025158
July 2025178
June 2025185
May 2025201
April 2025160
March 2025164
February 2025122

A total of 529 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202648
December 202540
November 202546
October 202533
September 202536
August 202549
July 202541
June 202543
May 202555
April 202550
March 202553
February 202535

A total of 1953 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 162.75 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 223 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026132
December 2025141
November 2025149
October 2025169
September 2025223
August 2025155
July 2025204
June 2025174
May 2025147
April 2025143
March 2025185
February 2025131

A total of 3028 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 252.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 336 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026147
December 2025182
November 2025226
October 2025224
September 2025249
August 2025252
July 2025256
June 2025265
May 2025319
April 2025336
March 2025318
February 2025254

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20257
November 20256
October 20251
September 20259
August 20256
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20255
March 20258
February 20257

A total of 12741 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1061.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1230 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261026
December 2025940
November 2025918
October 20251035
September 20251033
August 20251042
July 20251202
June 20251201
May 20251230
April 20251055
March 20251103
February 2025956

A total of 1429 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 119.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026111
December 2025108
November 2025100
October 202579
September 2025100
August 2025126
July 2025150
June 2025127
May 2025147
April 2025150
March 2025111
February 2025120

A total of 1601 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 133.42 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026194
December 2025181
November 2025128
October 2025132
September 2025145
August 2025113
July 2025131
June 202587
May 2025127
April 202591
March 2025113
February 2025159

A total of 441 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202638
December 202537
November 202538
October 202540
September 202536
August 202534
July 202552
June 202537
May 202540
April 202548
March 202522
February 202519

A total of 2308 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 192.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026166
December 2025147
November 2025199
October 2025193
September 2025195
August 2025231
July 2025229
June 2025172
May 2025232
April 2025181
March 2025191
February 2025172

A total of 152 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 202516
November 202513
October 202517
September 20259
August 20258
July 202512
June 202513
May 202514
April 202514
March 202515
February 202511

A total of 7812 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 651.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 997 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026485
December 2025465
November 2025461
October 2025681
September 2025619
August 2025726
July 2025997
June 2025833
May 2025721
April 2025630
March 2025735
February 2025459

High Crime Locations North Northamptonshire in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery2
Burglary2
2. Millers Park (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences13
Other crime4
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting21
4. Thrift Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order6
5. Tresham Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
6. London Road (Map)
Total12
Possession of weapons6
Anti-social behaviour6

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