Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN9 · Northamptonshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN7 · Northamptonshire
35
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Irthlingborough has less crime — 16 vs 35 incidents in February 2026.
Northampton recorded notably higher crime than Irthlingborough in February 2026 — 35 vs 16 incidents. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Irthlingborough recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 16 vs 35 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Irthlingborough is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Irthlingborough's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) while Northampton's was Violence & sexual offences (12 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.