Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN13 · Northamptonshire
50
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NN4 · Northamptonshire
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Brackley has less crime — 50 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Brackley in April 2026 — 179 incidents compared to 50, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brackley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Northampton has more Criminal damage & arson (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Brackley recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 50 vs 179 incidents. That is 72% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Brackley recorded fewer total crimes (50 vs 179).