Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN5 · Northamptonshire
215
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN15 · Northamptonshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kettering has less crime — 97 vs 215 incidents in February 2026.
Duston recorded notably higher crime than Kettering in February 2026 — 215 vs 97 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Duston sees higher rates of Burglary (21), while Kettering has more Vehicle crime (8). Duston sits above the national average for recorded crime while Kettering is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kettering recorded fewer crimes than Duston — 97 vs 215 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Kettering is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Duston saw higher rates of Burglary while Kettering had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Kettering recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 215).