Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE10 · Leicestershire
189
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NN15 · Northamptonshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kettering has less crime — 97 vs 189 incidents in February 2026.
Hinckley recorded notably higher crime than Kettering in February 2026 — 189 vs 97 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hinckley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (33) and Criminal damage & arson (19), while Kettering has more Anti-social behaviour (22) and Vehicle crime (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kettering recorded fewer crimes than Hinckley — 97 vs 189 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Kettering is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hinckley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Kettering had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Kettering recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 189).