Is Earls Barton Safe?
Crime statistics for Earls Barton. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 1,289 total crimes recorded in Earls Barton
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Earls Barton — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Earls Barton safe?
Earls Barton has a CrimeRadar safety score of 23/100, rated High Crime. A total of 657 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 4% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Earls Barton are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Earls Barton in the last 12 months?
657 crimes were recorded in Earls Barton in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 4% compared to the previous 12-month period (632 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 484 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Earls Barton?
The most common crime in Earls Barton is Violent Crime, with 484 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 73.7% 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 Earls Barton increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Earls Barton is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 4% — from 632 crimes in the previous 12 months to 657 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Earls Barton?
Earls Barton has a safety score of 23 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 Earls Barton compare to the Northamptonshire Police average?
Earls Barton has a safety score of 23/100, while the Northamptonshire Police force area average is 20/100. Earls Barton is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Earls Barton?
38.6% of crimes recorded in Earls Barton 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 Earls Barton?
484 violent crimes were recorded in Earls Barton in the last 12 months — representing 73.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 277 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 Earls Barton last updated?
The crime data for Earls Barton 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 Earls Barton with other areas?
You can compare Earls Barton 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.