Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE15 · Rutland
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NN4 · Northamptonshire
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hambleton has less crime — 4 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Hambleton in April 2026 — 179 incidents compared to 4, a 44.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hambleton sees higher rates of Weapons possession (2) and Drugs (1), while Northampton has more Violence & sexual offences (67) and Anti-social behaviour (46). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hambleton recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 4 vs 179 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Hambleton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hambleton saw higher rates of Weapons possession and Drugs while Northampton had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hambleton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 179).