Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN2 · Northamptonshire
281
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN10 · Northamptonshire
272
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Rushden has less crime — 272 vs 281 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton and Rushden recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 281 and 272 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Northampton sees higher rates of Public order (25), while Rushden has more Shoplifting (27). 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, Rushden recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 272 vs 281 incidents. That is 3% 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 Rushden had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rushden recorded fewer total crimes (272 vs 281).