Badby vs Northampton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Badby

NN11 · Northamptonshire

31

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Burglary4

Northampton

NN7 · Northamptonshire

48

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Other theft7

Badby has less crime — 31 vs 48 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Northampton recorded notably higher crime than Badby in April 2026 — 48 vs 31 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Badby sees higher rates of Burglary (4), while Northampton has more Other theft (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Badby or Northampton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Badby recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 31 vs 48 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Badby is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Badby saw higher rates of Burglary while Northampton had more Other theft. Overall, Badby recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 48).

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