Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN16 · Northamptonshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN4 · Northamptonshire
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Northampton has less crime — 122 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Kettering recorded substantially more crime than Northampton in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 122, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Northampton has more Drugs (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 122 vs 315 incidents. That is 61% 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 Drugs. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (122 vs 315).