Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN5 · Northamptonshire
318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE15 · Rutland
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hambleton has less crime — 4 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.
Duston recorded substantially more crime than Hambleton in April 2026 — 318 incidents compared to 4, a 79.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Duston sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (85) and Anti-social behaviour (85), while Hambleton has more Weapons possession (2) and Drugs (1). Duston sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hambleton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hambleton recorded fewer crimes than Duston — 4 vs 318 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Hambleton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Duston saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Hambleton had more Weapons possession and Drugs. Overall, Hambleton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 318).