Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE15 · Rutland
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NN10 · Northamptonshire
272
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hambleton has less crime — 4 vs 272 incidents in April 2026.
Rushden recorded substantially more crime than Hambleton in April 2026 — 272 incidents compared to 4, a 68.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hambleton sees higher rates of Weapons possession (2) and Drugs (1), while Rushden has more Violence & sexual offences (95) and Anti-social behaviour (71). Hambleton is below the national average while Rushden is above, making Hambleton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hambleton recorded fewer crimes than Rushden — 4 vs 272 incidents. That is 99% 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 Rushden had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hambleton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 272).