Duston vs Kettering — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Duston

NN5 · Northamptonshire

318

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences85
  • Anti-social behaviour85
  • Shoplifting30

Kettering

NN15 · Northamptonshire

108

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Other theft9

Kettering has less crime — 108 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Duston recorded substantially more crime than Kettering in April 2026 — 318 incidents compared to 108, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Duston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Kettering has more Other theft (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Duston or Kettering safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kettering recorded fewer crimes than Duston — 108 vs 318 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Duston is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Duston and Kettering?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Duston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Kettering had more Other theft. Overall, Kettering recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 318).

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