Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN15 · Northamptonshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
MK14 · Milton Keynes
142
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Kettering has less crime — 97 vs 142 incidents in February 2026.
Stantonbury saw somewhat more crime than Kettering in February 2026 (142 vs 97 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (22) and Vehicle crime (8), while Stantonbury has more Shoplifting (12) and Criminal damage & arson (11). 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 Stantonbury — 97 vs 142 incidents. That is 32% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime while Stantonbury had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kettering recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 142).