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Crime

Crime in Irchester

Irchester had 56 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 45.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 41 North Northamptonshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% below the middle North Northamptonshire area. Crime was up 22% on the three months before.

NN29, North Northamptonshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Irchester

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45.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
25 of 41North Northamptonshire rank1st is the highest rate
+22%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common24 in 3 months

Month by month

12 Mar 19 Apr 15 May 19 Jun 15 Jul 22 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Irchester. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2443%
shoplifting1018%
public order611%
criminal damage59%
anti-social behaviour35%
burglary35%
theft24%
vehicle crime24%

Irchester against North Northamptonshire

TypeIrchester per 1,000Middle North Northamptonshire areaChange
Violence19.519.5▲ 41%
Burglary2.42.4–
Vehicle crime1.61.8–
Anti-social behaviour2.418.8▼ 70%
Theft and robbery1.63.3–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wellingborough135▲ 13%
Rushden107.70%
Wollaston57.4▲ 37%
Irchester45.6▲ 22%
See every North Northamptonshire area ranked on the crime in North Northamptonshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Irchester a safe area?

Irchester had about 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 25 of 41 North Northamptonshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Irchester?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (24), followed by shoplifting (10) and public order (6).