Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN7 · Northamptonshire
35
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN10 · Northamptonshire
245
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Northampton has less crime — 35 vs 245 incidents in February 2026.
Rushden recorded substantially more crime than Northampton in February 2026 — 245 incidents compared to 35, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Northampton sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Rushden has more Shoplifting (46). Northampton is below the national average while Rushden is above, making Northampton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Rushden — 35 vs 245 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Northampton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Northampton saw higher rates of Other theft while Rushden had more Shoplifting. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 245).