Northampton
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Northampton safe?
Crime in Northampton is higher than the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Northampton has 8.6 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Northampton is about typical among the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Northampton | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9.1 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 9.4 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 9.6 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 9.8 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 9.7 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 9904 59%
- Criminal damage and arson 1915 11%
- Shoplifting 1846 11%
- Other theft 1694 10%
- Public order 1569 9%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Northampton has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Northampton has little history of flooding. 2% of the city has a more serious history.
- Little flooding 92%
- Some flooding 6%
- More flooding 2%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
- Tornado Up to 4% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in Northampton.
NorthamptonNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake No recent tremors recorded nearby.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Northampton?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Northampton is currently Medium.
How does crime in Northampton compare with England?
Crime in Northampton is higher than the England rate. Northampton has 8.6 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Northampton is safe?
No. These figures are for Northampton as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Northampton?
This Northampton page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report