Kettering vs Towcester — 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

Towcester

NN12 · Northamptonshire

66

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Other theft6

Towcester has less crime — 66 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Kettering recorded notably higher crime than Towcester in April 2026 — 108 vs 66 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Kettering records significantly more (41 vs 19 incidents). 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 Towcester safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Towcester recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 66 vs 108 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Towcester is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Kettering recorded 41 incidents of this type vs 19 in Towcester. Overall, Towcester had fewer total crimes (66 vs 108).

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