Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN13 · Northamptonshire
50
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NN7 · Northamptonshire
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Northampton has less crime — 48 vs 50 incidents in April 2026.
Brackley and Northampton recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 50 and 48 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brackley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Brackley — 48 vs 50 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Northampton 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 Other theft. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 50).