Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN16 · Northamptonshire
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
MK15 · Milton Keynes
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Willen has less crime — 85 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.
Kettering recorded substantially more crime than Willen in April 2026 — 359 incidents compared to 85, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (102) and Public order (24), while Willen has more Vehicle crime (16) and Shoplifting (9). Kettering sits above the national average for recorded crime while Willen is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Willen recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 85 vs 359 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Willen is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Willen had more Vehicle crime and Shoplifting. Overall, Willen recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 359).