Badby vs Kettering — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Badby

NN11 · Northamptonshire

28

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Burglary2
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Kettering

NN16 · Northamptonshire

315

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences109
  • Anti-social behaviour65
  • Shoplifting29

Badby has less crime — 28 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Kettering recorded substantially more crime than Badby in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 28, a 11.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Badby sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Kettering has more Shoplifting (29). Badby is below the national average while Kettering is above, making Badby the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Badby or Kettering safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Badby recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 28 vs 315 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Badby is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Badby and Kettering?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Badby saw higher rates of Burglary while Kettering had more Shoplifting. Overall, Badby recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 315).

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