Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN16 · Northamptonshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN1 · Northamptonshire
888
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Kettering has less crime — 315 vs 888 incidents in February 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Kettering in February 2026 — 888 incidents compared to 315, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Northampton has more Vehicle crime (69). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kettering recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 315 vs 888 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Northampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Northampton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Kettering recorded fewer total crimes (315 vs 888).