Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN17 · Northamptonshire
103
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NN4 · Northamptonshire
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Corby has less crime — 103 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton recorded notably higher crime than Corby in April 2026 — 179 vs 103 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), 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, Corby recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 103 vs 179 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Corby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Corby saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Northampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Corby recorded fewer total crimes (103 vs 179).