Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE15 · Rutland
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NN12 · Northamptonshire
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hambleton has less crime — 4 vs 66 incidents in April 2026.
Towcester recorded substantially more crime than Hambleton in April 2026 — 66 incidents compared to 4, a 16.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hambleton sees higher rates of Weapons possession (2) and Drugs (1), while Towcester has more Violence & sexual offences (19) and Anti-social behaviour (19). 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 Towcester — 4 vs 66 incidents. That is 94% 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 Towcester had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hambleton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 66).