Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN5 · Northamptonshire
318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN12 · Northamptonshire
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Towcester has less crime — 66 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.
Duston recorded substantially more crime than Towcester in April 2026 — 318 incidents compared to 66, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Duston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Towcester has more Other theft (6). 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 April 2026 Police data, Towcester recorded fewer crimes than Duston — 66 vs 318 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Towcester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Duston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Towcester had more Other theft. Overall, Towcester recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 318).