Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN13 · Northamptonshire
50
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NN1 · Northamptonshire
838
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Brackley has less crime — 50 vs 838 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Brackley in April 2026 — 838 incidents compared to 50, a 16.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brackley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Northampton has more Public order (57). Brackley is below the national average while Northampton is above, making Brackley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Brackley recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 50 vs 838 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Brackley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brackley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Northampton had more Public order. Overall, Brackley recorded fewer total crimes (50 vs 838).