Kettering vs Shenley Brook End — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Kettering

NN16 · Northamptonshire

316

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences109
  • Anti-social behaviour65
  • Shoplifting29

Shenley Brook End

MK4 · Milton Keynes

115

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Shoplifting18
  • Anti-social behaviour14

Shenley Brook End has less crime — 115 vs 316 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Kettering recorded substantially more crime than Shenley Brook End in February 2026 — 316 incidents compared to 115, a 2.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Kettering records significantly more (109 vs 42 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kettering or Shenley Brook End safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Shenley Brook End recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 115 vs 316 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Kettering is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Kettering and Shenley Brook End?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Kettering recorded 109 incidents of this type vs 42 in Shenley Brook End. Overall, Shenley Brook End had fewer total crimes (115 vs 316).

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