Dallington Spencer vs Kettering Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Dallington Spencer Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Kettering Central Northamptonshire Police

      Dallington Spencer vs Kettering Central Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Dallington Spencer
      Northamptonshire Police
      1,774 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      20.8% 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
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dallington Spencer
      B Kettering Central
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,774
      5,916
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,895
      5,875
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.4%
      ↑0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.8%
      25.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dallington Spencer
      B Kettering Central
      Violent Crime
      679 ↓10%
      2,180 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      429 ↑28%
      1,339 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      103 ↑7%
      275 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      86 ↑9%
      127 ↓22%
      Burglary
      63 ↓6%
      162 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      109 ↓24%
      383 ↓8%
      Drugs
      64 ↓44%
      364 ↑18%
      Public Order
      104 ↑11%
      389 ↑10%
      Robbery
      28 ↓3%
      75 ↑9%
      Shoplifting
      29 ↓68%
      391 ↓14%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓17%
      20 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓19%
      23 ↓61%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↓22%
      100 ↑11%
      Other Crime
      33 ↓3%
      88 ↑1%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dallington Spencer is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dallington Spencer safer than Kettering Central?

      Dallington Spencer has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,774 crimes in the last 12 months. Kettering Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,916 crimes. Dallington Spencer scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dallington Spencer vs Kettering Central?

      Dallington Spencer shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.4% — 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 Dallington Spencer and Kettering Central?

      In Dallington Spencer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (679 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 Dallington Spencer and Kettering Central?

      Dallington Spencer recorded 429 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 Dallington Spencer vs Kettering Central?

      Violent crime in Dallington Spencer totalled 679 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 Dallington Spencer and Kettering Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dallington Spencer recorded 1,895 crimes (now 1,774, a change of -6.4%). Kettering Central recorded 5,875 crimes previously (now 5,916, +0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dallington Spencer 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. Dallington Spencer has a resolution rate of 20.8% and Kettering Central has 25.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dallington Spencer and Kettering Central?

      Dallington Spencer 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 Dallington Spencer 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 Dallington Spencer or Kettering Central on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.