Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN16 · Northamptonshire
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN12 · Northamptonshire
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Towcester has less crime — 66 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.
Kettering recorded substantially more crime than Towcester in April 2026 — 359 incidents compared to 66, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Public order (24), while Towcester has more Other theft (6). 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 April 2026 Police data, Towcester recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 66 vs 359 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Towcester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Public order while Towcester had more Other theft. Overall, Towcester recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 359).