Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN17 · Northamptonshire
103
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NN7 · Northamptonshire
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Northampton has less crime — 48 vs 103 incidents in April 2026.
Corby recorded notably higher crime than Northampton in April 2026 — 103 vs 48 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), 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 Corby — 48 vs 103 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Northampton 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 Other theft. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 103).