Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN15 · Northamptonshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LE18 · Leicestershire
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Kettering has less crime — 108 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.
Wigston recorded notably higher crime than Kettering in April 2026 — 168 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Other theft (9), while Wigston has more Public order (18). 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 Wigston — 108 vs 168 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Other theft while Wigston had more Public order. Overall, Kettering recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 168).