Dingley vs Rushden — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dingley

LE16 · Northamptonshire

28

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft6
  • Shoplifting6
  • Violence & sexual offences5

Rushden

NN10 · Northamptonshire

245

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences68
  • Anti-social behaviour51
  • Shoplifting46

Dingley has less crime — 28 vs 245 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Rushden recorded substantially more crime than Dingley in February 2026 — 245 incidents compared to 28, a 8.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dingley sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Rushden has more Anti-social behaviour (51). Dingley is below the national average while Rushden is above, making Dingley the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dingley or Rushden safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Dingley recorded fewer crimes than Rushden — 28 vs 245 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Dingley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Dingley and Rushden?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dingley saw higher rates of Other theft while Rushden had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dingley recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 245).

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