Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN15 · Northamptonshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NN8 · Northamptonshire
373
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kettering has less crime — 108 vs 373 incidents in April 2026.
Wellingborough recorded substantially more crime than Kettering in April 2026 — 373 incidents compared to 108, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Other theft (9), while Wellingborough has more Shoplifting (29). 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 Wellingborough — 108 vs 373 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Wellingborough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Other theft while Wellingborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Kettering recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 373).