Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN16 · Northamptonshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN3 · Northamptonshire
265
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Northampton has less crime — 265 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Kettering saw somewhat more crime than Northampton in February 2026 (315 vs 265 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Northampton has more Vehicle crime (39). 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, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 265 vs 315 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Kettering 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, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (265 vs 315).