Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE15 · Rutland
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NN7 · Northamptonshire
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hambleton has less crime — 4 vs 48 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Hambleton in April 2026 — 48 incidents compared to 4, a 12.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hambleton sees higher rates of Weapons possession (2) and Drugs (1), while Northampton has more Anti-social behaviour (19) and Violence & sexual offences (10). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hambleton recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 4 vs 48 incidents. That is 92% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Hambleton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 48).