Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN9 · Northamptonshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN4 · Northamptonshire
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Irthlingborough has less crime — 16 vs 122 incidents in February 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Irthlingborough in February 2026 — 122 incidents compared to 16, a 7.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Irthlingborough sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Northampton has more Drugs (5). 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, Irthlingborough recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 16 vs 122 incidents. That is 87% 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 Drugs. Overall, Irthlingborough recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 122).