Rushden vs St. George, Abington & Phippsville

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Rushden Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      St. George, Abington & Phippsville Northamptonshire Police

      Rushden vs St. George, Abington & Phippsville Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Rushden
      Northamptonshire Police
      2,738 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      34.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      St. George, Abington & Phippsville
      Northamptonshire Police
      8,626 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.7% trend
      22.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rushden
      B St. George, Abington & Phippsville
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,738
      8,626
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,652
      8,081
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.2%
      ↑6.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.8%
      22.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rushden
      B St. George, Abington & Phippsville
      Violent Crime
      893 ↓4%
      2,435 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      553 ↓2%
      1,659 ↑26%
      Other Theft
      133 ↑13%
      457 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      158 ↑15%
      503 ↓16%
      Burglary
      87 ↑10%
      371 ↑24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      188 ↑6%
      508 ↓3%
      Drugs
      87 ↑26%
      304 ↓12%
      Public Order
      125 ↑12%
      425 ↑17%
      Robbery
      23 ↑5%
      195 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      401 ↑17%
      1,433 ↑75%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓50%
      34 ↓6%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓50%
      61 ↓22%
      Possession of Weapons
      33 ↓11%
      124 ↑11%
      Other Crime
      48 ↑12%
      117 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rushden is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rushden safer than St. George, Abington & Phippsville?

      Rushden has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,738 crimes in the last 12 months. St. George, Abington & Phippsville has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 8,626 crimes. Rushden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rushden vs St. George, Abington & Phippsville?

      Rushden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St. George, Abington & Phippsville shows +6.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rushden and St. George, Abington & Phippsville?

      In Rushden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (893 incidents). In St. George, Abington & Phippsville, it is Violent Crime (2,435 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rushden and St. George, Abington & Phippsville?

      Rushden recorded 553 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St. George, Abington & Phippsville recorded 1,659. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Rushden vs St. George, Abington & Phippsville?

      Violent crime in Rushden totalled 893 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,435 in St. George, Abington & Phippsville. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rushden and St. George, Abington & Phippsville in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rushden recorded 2,652 crimes (now 2,738, a change of +3.2%). St. George, Abington & Phippsville recorded 8,081 crimes previously (now 8,626, +6.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rushden and St. George, Abington & Phippsville?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Rushden has a resolution rate of 34.8% and St. George, Abington & Phippsville has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rushden and St. George, Abington & Phippsville?

      Rushden falls within the Northamptonshire Police boundary. St. George, Abington & Phippsville is covered by Northamptonshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Rushden and St. George, Abington & Phippsville?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Rushden or St. George, Abington & Phippsville on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rushden and St. George, Abington & Phippsville. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.