Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN16 · Northamptonshire
316
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
MK7 · Milton Keynes
81
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Walton has less crime — 81 vs 316 incidents in February 2026.
Kettering recorded substantially more crime than Walton in February 2026 — 316 incidents compared to 81, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Walton has more Vehicle crime (9). Kettering sits above the national average for recorded crime while Walton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Walton recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 81 vs 316 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Walton 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 Walton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Walton recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 316).