Northamptonshire Police

Is Corby Town Safe?

Crime statistics for Corby Town. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 36 months: June 2023 – May 2026 16,999 crimes
9 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

16,999 Crimes (last 36 months)
40.3% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓12.3% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 16,999 total crimes recorded in Corby Town

Violent Crime
6,681 39.3%
Anti-Social Behaviour
3,200 18.8%
Shoplifting
1,395 8.2%
Criminal Damage & Arson
1,243 7.3%
Other Theft
876 5.2%
Public Order
840 4.9%
Drugs
675 4%
Burglary
523 3.1%
Vehicle Crime
503 3%
Other Crime
370 2.2%
Robbery
264 1.6%
Possession of Weapons
256 1.5%
Bicycle Theft
130 0.8%
Theft from Person
43 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Corby Town — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corby Town safe?

Corby Town has a CrimeRadar safety score of 9/100, rated High Crime. A total of 5,248 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 12.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Corby Town are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Corby Town in the last 12 months?

5,248 crimes were recorded in Corby Town in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 12.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (5,986 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 6,681 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Corby Town?

The most common crime in Corby Town is Violent Crime, with 6,681 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 127.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Corby Town increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Corby Town is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 12.3% — from 5,986 crimes in the previous 12 months to 5,248 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Corby Town?

Corby Town has a safety score of 9 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Corby Town compare to the Northamptonshire Police average?

Corby Town has a safety score of 9/100, while the Northamptonshire Police force area average is 20/100. Corby Town is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Corby Town?

40.3% of crimes recorded in Corby Town resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Northamptonshire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Corby Town?

6,681 violent crimes were recorded in Corby Town in the last 12 months — representing 127.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 3,200 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Corby Town last updated?

The crime data for Corby Town was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Corby Town with other areas?

You can compare Corby Town with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: May 2026.