Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN5 · Northamptonshire
215
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN12 · Northamptonshire
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Towcester has less crime — 40 vs 215 incidents in February 2026.
Duston recorded substantially more crime than Towcester in February 2026 — 215 incidents compared to 40, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Duston sees higher rates of Burglary (21), while Towcester has more Vehicle crime (8). Duston sits above the national average for recorded crime while Towcester is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Towcester recorded fewer crimes than Duston — 40 vs 215 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Towcester 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 Towcester had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Towcester recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 215).