Badby vs Northampton — 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

Northampton

NN7 · Northamptonshire

35

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Other theft4

Badby has less crime — 28 vs 35 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Northampton saw somewhat more crime than Badby in February 2026 (35 vs 28 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Badby sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Northampton has more Other theft (4). 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 February 2026 Police data, Badby recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 28 vs 35 incidents. That is 20% 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 February 2026, Badby saw higher rates of Burglary while Northampton had more Other theft. Overall, Badby recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 35).

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