Corby vs Northampton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Corby

NN18 · Northamptonshire

313

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences118
  • Anti-social behaviour80
  • Criminal damage & arson26

Northampton

NN4 · Northamptonshire

179

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences67
  • Anti-social behaviour46
  • Criminal damage & arson18

Northampton has less crime — 179 vs 313 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Corby recorded notably higher crime than Northampton in April 2026 — 313 vs 179 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Corby records significantly more (118 vs 67 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Corby or Northampton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Corby — 179 vs 313 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Corby is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Corby and Northampton?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Corby recorded 118 incidents of this type vs 67 in Northampton. Overall, Northampton had fewer total crimes (179 vs 313).

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