Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN15 · Northamptonshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN4 · Northamptonshire
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Kettering has less crime — 97 vs 122 incidents in February 2026.
Northampton saw somewhat more crime than Kettering in February 2026 (122 vs 97 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (8), while Northampton has more Drugs (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kettering recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 97 vs 122 incidents. That is 20% 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 Drugs. Overall, Kettering recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 122).