Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK8 · Milton Keynes
114
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NN15 · Northamptonshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Kettering has less crime — 108 vs 114 incidents in April 2026.
Bradwell Abbey and Kettering recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 114 and 108 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bradwell Abbey sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11), while Kettering has more Other theft (9). 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, Kettering recorded fewer crimes than Bradwell Abbey — 108 vs 114 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bradwell Abbey saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Kettering had more Other theft. Overall, Kettering recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 114).