Kettering vs Stantonbury — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Kettering

NN16 · Northamptonshire

359

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences138
  • Anti-social behaviour102
  • Public order24

Stantonbury

MK14 · Milton Keynes

163

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences58
  • Shoplifting30
  • Vehicle crime18

Stantonbury has less crime — 163 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Kettering recorded notably higher crime than Stantonbury in April 2026 — 359 vs 163 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (102) and Public order (24), while Stantonbury has more Shoplifting (30) and Vehicle crime (18). 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 Stantonbury safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Stantonbury recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 163 vs 359 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Kettering is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Kettering and Stantonbury?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Stantonbury had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Stantonbury recorded fewer total crimes (163 vs 359).

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