Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN9 · Northamptonshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN2 · Northamptonshire
343
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Irthlingborough has less crime — 16 vs 343 incidents in February 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Irthlingborough in February 2026 — 343 incidents compared to 16, a 21.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Irthlingborough sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Northampton has more Shoplifting (46). Irthlingborough is below the national average while Northampton is above, making Irthlingborough the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Irthlingborough recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 16 vs 343 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Irthlingborough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Irthlingborough saw higher rates of Other theft while Northampton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Irthlingborough recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 343).