Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE15 · Rutland
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN1 · Northamptonshire
888
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hambleton has less crime — 1 vs 888 incidents in February 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Hambleton in February 2026 — 888 incidents compared to 1, a 888.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hambleton sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Northampton has more Violence & sexual offences (257) and Anti-social behaviour (236). Hambleton is below the national average while Northampton is above, making Hambleton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hambleton recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 1 vs 888 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Hambleton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hambleton saw higher rates of Public order while Northampton had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hambleton recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 888).