Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE15 · Rutland
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN10 · Northamptonshire
245
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hambleton has less crime — 1 vs 245 incidents in February 2026.
Rushden recorded substantially more crime than Hambleton in February 2026 — 245 incidents compared to 1, a 245.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hambleton sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Rushden has more Violence & sexual offences (68) and Anti-social behaviour (51). Hambleton is below the national average while Rushden 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 Rushden — 1 vs 245 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 Rushden had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hambleton recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 245).