Castle vs Kettering Central

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Castle Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Kettering Central Northamptonshire Police

      Castle vs Kettering Central Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Castle
      Northamptonshire Police
      6,449 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Kettering Central
      Northamptonshire Police
      5,916 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.7% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castle
      B Kettering Central
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,449
      5,916
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,741
      5,875
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.3%
      ↑0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.7%
      25.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castle
      B Kettering Central
      Violent Crime
      1,949 ↓19%
      2,180 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,268 ↑18%
      1,339 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      387 ↓4%
      275 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      267 ↓21%
      127 ↓22%
      Burglary
      189 ↑5%
      162 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      351 ↑4%
      383 ↓8%
      Drugs
      323 ↓16%
      364 ↑18%
      Public Order
      450 ↑12%
      389 ↑10%
      Robbery
      211 ↑74%
      75 ↑9%
      Shoplifting
      717 ↑3%
      391 ↓14%
      Theft from Person
      57 ↓22%
      20 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      83 ↓29%
      23 ↓61%
      Possession of Weapons
      120 ↓2%
      100 ↑11%
      Other Crime
      77 ↓8%
      88 ↑1%
      Overall Verdict
      A Castle is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Castle safer than Kettering Central?

      Castle has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,449 crimes in the last 12 months. Kettering Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,916 crimes. Castle scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Castle vs Kettering Central?

      Castle shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Kettering Central shows +0.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Castle and Kettering Central?

      In Castle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,949 incidents). In Kettering Central, it is Violent Crime (2,180 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Castle and Kettering Central?

      Castle recorded 1,268 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kettering Central recorded 1,339. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Castle vs Kettering Central?

      Violent crime in Castle totalled 1,949 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,180 in Kettering Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Castle and Kettering Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Castle recorded 6,741 crimes (now 6,449, a change of -4.3%). Kettering Central recorded 5,875 crimes previously (now 5,916, +0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Castle and Kettering Central?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Castle has a resolution rate of 26.7% and Kettering Central has 25.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Castle and Kettering Central?

      Castle falls within the Northamptonshire Police boundary. Kettering Central is covered by Northamptonshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Castle and Kettering Central?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Castle or Kettering Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Castle and Kettering Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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