Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE10 · Leicestershire
210
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN15 · Northamptonshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Kettering has less crime — 108 vs 210 incidents in April 2026.
Hinckley recorded notably higher crime than Kettering in April 2026 — 210 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hinckley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Kettering has more Other theft (9). 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, Kettering recorded fewer crimes than Hinckley — 108 vs 210 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Hinckley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hinckley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Kettering had more Other theft. Overall, Kettering recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 210).