Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN17 · Northamptonshire
78
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN1 · Northamptonshire
888
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Corby has less crime — 78 vs 888 incidents in February 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Corby in February 2026 — 888 incidents compared to 78, a 11.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Northampton has more Vehicle crime (69). Corby is below the national average while Northampton is above, making Corby the safer choice on this measure.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Corby recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 78 vs 888 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Corby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Corby saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Northampton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Corby recorded fewer total crimes (78 vs 888).