Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN18 · Northamptonshire
313
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN1 · Northamptonshire
838
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Corby has less crime — 313 vs 838 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Corby in April 2026 — 838 incidents compared to 313, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26), while Northampton has more Public order (57). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Corby recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 313 vs 838 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Northampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Corby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Northampton had more Public order. Overall, Corby recorded fewer total crimes (313 vs 838).