Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN17 · Northamptonshire
78
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN3 · Northamptonshire
265
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Corby has less crime — 78 vs 265 incidents in February 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Corby in February 2026 — 265 incidents compared to 78, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Northampton has more Vehicle crime (39). Corby is below the national average while Northampton is above, making Corby the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Corby recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 78 vs 265 incidents. That is 71% 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 265).