Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN15 · Northamptonshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NN7 · Northamptonshire
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Northampton has less crime — 48 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.
Kettering recorded notably higher crime than Northampton in April 2026 — 108 vs 48 incidents. 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, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 48 vs 108 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Northampton is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Kettering's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (41 incidents) while Northampton's was Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.