Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN16 · Northamptonshire
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN3 · Northamptonshire
309
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Northampton has less crime — 309 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.
Kettering saw somewhat more crime than Northampton in April 2026 (359 vs 309 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Public order (24), while Northampton has more Criminal damage & arson (28). 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 April 2026 Police data, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 309 vs 359 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Kettering is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Public order while Northampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (309 vs 359).