Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN9 · Northamptonshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN10 · Northamptonshire
245
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Irthlingborough has less crime — 16 vs 245 incidents in February 2026.
Rushden recorded substantially more crime than Irthlingborough in February 2026 — 245 incidents compared to 16, a 15.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Irthlingborough sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Rushden has more Shoplifting (46). Irthlingborough is below the national average while Rushden 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 Rushden — 16 vs 245 incidents. That is 93% 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 Rushden had more Shoplifting. Overall, Irthlingborough recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 245).