Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN16 · Northamptonshire
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN4 · Northamptonshire
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Northampton has less crime — 179 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.
Kettering recorded notably higher crime than Northampton in April 2026 — 359 vs 179 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Public order (24), while Northampton has more Criminal damage & arson (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, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 179 vs 359 incidents. That is 50% 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 (179 vs 359).