Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN15 · Northamptonshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN2 · Northamptonshire
343
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Kettering has less crime — 97 vs 343 incidents in February 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Kettering in February 2026 — 343 incidents compared to 97, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (8), while Northampton has more Shoplifting (46). Kettering is below the national average while Northampton 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 Northampton — 97 vs 343 incidents. That is 72% 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 Northampton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Kettering recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 343).