Kettering vs Wigston — 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

Wigston

LE18 · Leicestershire

168

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences76
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Public order18

Wigston has less crime — 168 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Kettering recorded notably higher crime than Wigston in April 2026 — 359 vs 168 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Kettering records significantly more (138 vs 76 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 Wigston safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wigston recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 168 vs 359 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Kettering is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Kettering recorded 138 incidents of this type vs 76 in Wigston. Overall, Wigston had fewer total crimes (168 vs 359).

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