Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN10 · Northamptonshire
272
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN12 · Northamptonshire
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Towcester has less crime — 66 vs 272 incidents in April 2026.
Rushden recorded substantially more crime than Towcester in April 2026 — 272 incidents compared to 66, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rushden sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Towcester has more Other theft (6). Rushden sits above the national average for recorded crime while Towcester is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Towcester recorded fewer crimes than Rushden — 66 vs 272 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Towcester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Rushden saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Towcester had more Other theft. Overall, Towcester recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 272).