Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN15 · Northamptonshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE18 · Leicestershire
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Kettering has less crime — 97 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
Wigston recorded notably higher crime than Kettering in February 2026 — 197 vs 97 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (8), while Wigston has more Shoplifting (19). Kettering is below the national average while Wigston is above, making Kettering the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kettering recorded fewer crimes than Wigston — 97 vs 197 incidents. That is 51% 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 Vehicle crime while Wigston had more Shoplifting. Overall, Kettering recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 197).