Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN16 · Northamptonshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN14 · Northamptonshire
96
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Warkton has less crime — 96 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Kettering recorded substantially more crime than Warkton in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 96, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Warkton has more Criminal damage & arson (8). Kettering sits above the national average for recorded crime while Warkton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Warkton recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 96 vs 315 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Warkton 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 Warkton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Warkton recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 315).