Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN2 · Northamptonshire
281
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN3 · Northamptonshire
309
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Northampton has less crime — 281 vs 309 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton and Northampton recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 281 and 309 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Northampton sees higher rates of Public order (25), while Northampton has more Criminal damage & arson (28). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 281 vs 309 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Northampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Northampton saw higher rates of Public order while Northampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (281 vs 309).