Rushden Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Rushden's February 2026 crime statistics reveal a complex picture of local challenges and broader trends. With 243 crimes reported across a population of 31,371 residents, the area recorded a crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000, 21.9% above the UK average of 6.4. This figure translates to one reported crime for every 129 residents over the course of the month, a ratio that underscores the scale of the issue relative to the community's size. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (76 cases, 31.3% of total), anti-social behaviour (49 cases, 20.2%), and shoplifting (31 cases, 12.8%). These patterns may reflect the area's character as a built-up town within North Northamptonshire, where retail hubs and public spaces could contribute to higher rates of property-related offences. The winter season, with its low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull, likely influenced the overall crime profile, though the persistent elevation in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting suggests deeper-rooted factors. The breakdown also shows that certain categories, such as vehicle crime, saw dramatic reductions, while others, like bicycle theft, experienced unexpected spikes. These variations highlight the need for nuanced analysis of local conditions and their interplay with broader national trends.

February 2026 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime plummeting by 75.4% compared to the previous month, dropping from 65 to 16 incidents. This sharp decline may partly explain the overall reduction in the area's crime rate. Conversely, bicycle theft and theft from the person each doubled, reflecting a 100% increase from their respective previous-month figures. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, suggest emerging vulnerabilities in specific areas of daily life. Anti-social behaviour, at 49 incidents, remained 76% above the UK average, a persistent disparity that may link to local social dynamics or enforcement challenges. The breakdown also reveals that shoplifting, at 31 cases, was 72% above the national average, a figure that could correlate with the town's retail presence and foot traffic patterns in key areas.

Rushden's February 2026 crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents marked a 27.2% decline from the previous month's 10.7 per 1,000. This reduction, though significant, still places the area 21.9% above the UK average. Translating this into daily context, the town experienced approximately 9 crimes per day in February, a figure that may reflect seasonal patterns or localized factors. On a monthly scale, one reported crime occurred for every 129 residents, a ratio that contextualizes the impact of crime within the community. With a population of 31,371, this rate suggests that while crime remains a concern, the decline from January may indicate the effectiveness of recent measures or natural fluctuations in criminal activity. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Rushden's crime profile, though elevated compared to the UK, is not uniformly distributed across all categories, with certain types of crime showing marked deviations from national averages.