Northampton is the most dangerous city in Northamptonshire, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Northamptonshire's 261 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Northampton in 2021 was 91 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Northamptonshire's overall crime rate, coming in 11% higher than the Northamptonshire rate of 81 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Northampton is the 24th most dangerous city, and the 742nd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2021, Northampton had the worst crime rate in Northamptonshire for bicycle theft, with 11 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.05 per 1,000 inhabitants. December 2021 was also a bad month for Northampton residents, when it was Northamptonshire's most dangerous area for burglary, recording 102 crimes at a rate of 0.44 per 1,000 residents. Northampton recorded 167 reports of criminal damage and arson during December 2021, making its crime rate of 0.73 the worst for criminal damage and arson in Northamptonshire that month.
The most common crimes in Northampton are violence and sexual offences, with 9,833 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 43. This is 0.20% higher than 2020's figure of 9,813 offences and a difference of 0.09 from 2020's crime rate of 43. Northampton's least common crime is theft from the person, with 160 offences recorded in 2021, an increase of 15% from 2020's figure of 136 crimes.
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Northampton is 11% higher than the East Midlands and 20% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Northampton represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91 | 20,948 |
| 2020 | 90 | 20,639 |
| 2019 | 90 | 20,715 |
| 2018 | 89 | 20,541 |
| 2017 | 85 | 19,513 |
| 2016 | 83 | 19,070 |
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| Northampton | Northamptonshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 4,942 | 21.48 | 16,097 | 21.39 | 0.42% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 323 | 1.40 | 613 | 0.81 | 42% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 1,049 | 4.56 | 2,811 | 3.74 | 18% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 2,054 | 8.93 | 6,018 | 8.00 | 10% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 738 | 3.21 | 1,959 | 2.60 | 19% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 423 | 1.84 | 1,428 | 1.90 | 3.3% safer |
| Other Theft | 1,467 | 6.38 | 4,566 | 6.07 | 4.9% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 289 | 1.26 | 749 | 1.00 | 21% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 1,850 | 8.04 | 5,384 | 7.15 | 11% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 289 | 1.26 | 698 | 0.93 | 26% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 1,061 | 4.61 | 2,821 | 3.75 | 19% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 160 | 0.70 | 301 | 0.40 | 43% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 1,412 | 6.14 | 3,449 | 4.58 | 25% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 9,833 | 42.75 | 29,966 | 39.82 | 7% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Syresham Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Lower Cross Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Osler Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Portland Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Duke Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Addlecroft Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Carey Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Market Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Abington Street | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Town Corner | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Victoria Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Poole Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Aynho Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Fort Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Ethel Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Millbrook Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 30 | 25 | 29 | 21 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Burglary | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4.6 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | Safer |
| Drugs | 3.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.7 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 1.8 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.91 | 1.3 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 3.8 | 4.8 | 7 | 8 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 6 | 3.8 | 4.6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.59 | 0.70 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 13 | 9 | 7 | 6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 31 | 36 | 43 | 43 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Northampton that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Park | 7 | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 0.26 |
| Eastfield Park | - | - | - | - | 3 | 0 | 0.12 |
| Hunsbury Hill Country Park | 4 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0.11 |
| City | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry | 39.93 | 128% safer |
| Birmingham | 49.60 | 84% safer |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 36% safer |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 10% safer |
| Sheffield | 90.03 | 1.2% safer |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 0.61% safer |
| Northampton | 91.07 | - |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 18% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 26% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 31% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 40% more dangerous |
Cliftonville & Rushmere is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Northampton, followed by Town Centre & Semilong in second place, and St Michael's Road as the third most dangerous area. Northampton's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Abington Vale, Boughton, and New Duston West.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington | 737 | 97 | 14th |
| Abington Vale | 268 | 47 | 25th |
| Blackthorn & Lings | 827 | 137 | Fifth |
| Boothville & Spinney Hill | 527 | 87 | 17th |
| Boughton | 336 | 51 | 24th |
| Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill | 611 | 102 | 13th |
| Cliftonville & Rushmere | 2,719 | 300 | First |
| Delapre | 617 | 103 | 11th |
| Eastfield | 872 | 128 | Seventh |
| King's Heath & Spencer | 1,020 | 121 | Eighth |
| Kingsley Park & Racecourse | 771 | 130 | Sixth |
| Kingsthorpe | 574 | 96 | 15th |
| Little Billing | 487 | 63 | 20th |
| Lodge Farm | 544 | 81 | 19th |
| Moulton | 338 | 57 | 23rd |
| New Duston East | 386 | 63 | 21st |
| New Duston West | 216 | 41 | 26th |
| Overstone Lodge & Rectory Farm | 740 | 89 | 16th |
| Phippsville | 683 | 104 | Tenth |
| St David's | 728 | 112 | Ninth |
| St Michael's Road | 1,308 | 154 | Third |
| Stornton & Sixfields | 1,092 | 151 | Fourth |
| Sunnyside | 525 | 87 | 18th |
| Thorplands & Round Spinney | 875 | 103 | 12th |
| Town Centre & Semilong | 2,784 | 282 | Second |
| Westone | 333 | 59 | 22nd |
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Northampton for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | New Duston West (47) | Town Centre & Semilong (619) |
| Bicycle Theft | Thorplands & Round Spinney (1) | Town Centre & Semilong (93) |
| Burglary | New Duston West (14) | Delapre (58) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Abington Vale (21) | Cliftonville & Rushmere (212) |
| Drugs | Abington Vale (3) | Cliftonville & Rushmere (125) |
| Other Crime | Boughton (6) | Blackthorn & Lings (29) |
| Other Theft | New Duston West (10) | Town Centre & Semilong (211) |
| Possession of Weapons | Sunnyside (1) | Cliftonville & Rushmere (51) |
| Public Order | New Duston West (11) | Cliftonville & Rushmere (275) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | New Duston West (2) | Town Centre & Semilong (58) |
| Shoplifting | Abington Vale (1) | Town Centre & Semilong (258) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Overstone Lodge & Rectory Farm (1) | Cliftonville & Rushmere (47) |
| Vehicle Crime | New Duston West (6) | Cliftonville & Rushmere (167) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Abington Vale (114) | Cliftonville & Rushmere (1,338) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Northampton change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in March, when Northampton saw a 114% increase in drugs. Northampton saw a large fall in theft from the person during May, when it fell by 88% compared to May in 2019. Bicycle Theft saw a fall in every month of Northampton's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -22% | +96% | +82% | +25% | +5% | +7% | +23% | +5% | +23% | +2% |
| Bicycle Theft | -20% | -68% | -24% | +30% | -8% | -6% | -15% | -43% | -23% | -39% |
| Burglary | -41% | -63% | -39% | -52% | -23% | -28% | +17% | +15% | -2% | +12% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -17% | -39% | -18% | -8% | -18% | -1% | -17% | -38% | -1% | -2% |
| Drugs | +114% | +30% | +28% | +18% | +28% | +2% | -7% | -17% | -19% | -18% |
| Other Crime | +43% | -13% | - | -39% | +58% | +72% | +77% | +20% | -8% | +48% |
| Other Theft | -9% | -48% | -36% | -36% | +1% | -6% | +17% | -12% | -21% | -20% |
| Possession of Weapons | -21% | -29% | -13% | +31% | -4% | -37% | +35% | +5% | -30% | -42% |
| Public Order | -15% | +8% | +77% | +53% | +64% | +74% | +62% | +52% | +103% | +44% |
| Robbery | -31% | -45% | -40% | -52% | -44% | -3% | +12% | +3% | -31% | -5% |
| Shoplifting | -32% | -62% | -64% | -4% | -38% | -57% | -59% | -16% | -48% | -54% |
| Theft From the Person | -55% | -83% | -88% | -56% | -29% | -38% | +20% | -42% | -50% | +21% |
| Vehicle Crime | -53% | -60% | -33% | -26% | -46% | -48% | -56% | -35% | +16% | +30% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -6% | +1% | -2% | +19% | +29% | +36% | +33% | +23% | +18% | +19% |
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