Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN15 · Northamptonshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LE12 · Leicestershire
361
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kettering has less crime — 108 vs 361 incidents in April 2026.
Loughborough recorded substantially more crime than Kettering in April 2026 — 361 incidents compared to 108, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Other theft (9), while Loughborough has more Shoplifting (93). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kettering recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 108 vs 361 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Loughborough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Other theft while Loughborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Kettering recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 361).