Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN15 · Northamptonshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NN4 · Northamptonshire
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Kettering has less crime — 108 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton recorded notably higher crime than Kettering in April 2026 — 179 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Other theft (9), while Northampton has more Criminal damage & arson (18). 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 Northampton — 108 vs 179 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Other theft while Northampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kettering recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 179).