Kettering vs Walton — 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

Walton

MK7 · Milton Keynes

116

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Public order12

Walton has less crime — 116 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Kettering recorded substantially more crime than Walton in April 2026 — 359 incidents compared to 116, a 3.1x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Kettering records significantly more (138 vs 44 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 Walton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Walton recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 116 vs 359 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Kettering is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Kettering recorded 138 incidents of this type vs 44 in Walton. Overall, Walton had fewer total crimes (116 vs 359).

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