Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN16 · Northamptonshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN12 · Northamptonshire
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Towcester has less crime — 40 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Kettering recorded substantially more crime than Towcester in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 40, a 7.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Towcester has more Vehicle crime (8). Kettering sits above the national average for recorded crime while Towcester is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Towcester recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 40 vs 315 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Towcester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Towcester had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Towcester recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 315).