Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN15 · Northamptonshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN16 · Northamptonshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Kettering has less crime — 97 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Kettering recorded substantially more crime than Kettering in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 97, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (8), while Kettering has more Shoplifting (29). Kettering is below the national average while Kettering is above, making Kettering the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kettering recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 97 vs 315 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Kettering is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Kettering had more Shoplifting. Overall, Kettering recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 315).