Kettering vs Rushden — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Kettering

NN15 · Northamptonshire

108

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Other theft9

Rushden

NN10 · Northamptonshire

272

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences95
  • Anti-social behaviour71
  • Shoplifting27

Kettering has less crime — 108 vs 272 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Rushden recorded substantially more crime than Kettering in April 2026 — 272 incidents compared to 108, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Other theft (9), while Rushden has more Shoplifting (27). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kettering or Rushden safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kettering recorded fewer crimes than Rushden — 108 vs 272 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Rushden is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Kettering and Rushden?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Other theft while Rushden had more Shoplifting. Overall, Kettering recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 272).

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