Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN4 · Northamptonshire
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NN10 · Northamptonshire
245
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Northampton has less crime — 122 vs 245 incidents in February 2026.
Rushden recorded notably higher crime than Northampton in February 2026 — 245 vs 122 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Northampton sees higher rates of Drugs (5), while Rushden has more Shoplifting (46). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Rushden — 122 vs 245 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Rushden is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Northampton saw higher rates of Drugs while Rushden had more Shoplifting. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (122 vs 245).