Barkby vs Northampton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Barkby

LE7 · Leicestershire

63

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Northampton

NN3 · Northamptonshire

309

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences116
  • Anti-social behaviour59
  • Criminal damage & arson28

Barkby has less crime — 63 vs 309 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Barkby in April 2026 — 309 incidents compared to 63, a 4.9x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Northampton records significantly more (116 vs 26 incidents). Barkby is below the national average while Northampton is above, making Barkby the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barkby or Northampton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Barkby recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 63 vs 309 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Barkby is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Barkby recorded 26 incidents of this type vs 116 in Northampton. Overall, Barkby had fewer total crimes (63 vs 309).

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