Kettering Central vs Towcester

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Kettering Central Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Towcester Northamptonshire Police

      Kettering Central vs Towcester Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Kettering Central
      Northamptonshire Police
      5,916 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.7% trend
      25.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Towcester
      Northamptonshire Police
      870 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.5% trend
      25.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kettering Central
      B Towcester
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,916
      870
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,875
      994
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.7%
      ↓12.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      25.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kettering Central
      B Towcester
      Violent Crime
      2,180 ↓10%
      309 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,339 ↑32%
      229 ↑22%
      Other Theft
      275 ↓5%
      66 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      127 ↓22%
      37 ↓51%
      Burglary
      162 ↑43%
      24 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      383 ↓8%
      61 ↓8%
      Drugs
      364 ↑18%
      30 ↓44%
      Public Order
      389 ↑10%
      51 ↑4%
      Robbery
      75 ↑9%
      5 ↓29%
      Shoplifting
      391 ↓14%
      25 ↓61%
      Theft from Person
      20 ↓20%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      23 ↓61%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      100 ↑11%
      12 ↑9%
      Other Crime
      88 ↑1%
      17 ↓19%
      Overall Verdict
      B Towcester is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kettering Central safer than Towcester?

      Kettering Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,916 crimes in the last 12 months. Towcester has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 870 crimes. Towcester scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kettering Central vs Towcester?

      Kettering Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Towcester shows -12.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Kettering Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,180 incidents). In Towcester, it is Violent Crime (309 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Kettering Central recorded 1,339 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Towcester recorded 229. 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 Kettering Central vs Towcester?

      Violent crime in Kettering Central totalled 2,180 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 309 in Towcester. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kettering Central recorded 5,875 crimes (now 5,916, a change of +0.7%). Towcester recorded 994 crimes previously (now 870, -12.5%).

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

      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. Kettering Central has a resolution rate of 25.7% and Towcester has 25.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kettering Central and Towcester?

      Kettering Central falls within the Northamptonshire Police boundary. Towcester 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 Kettering Central and Towcester?

      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 Kettering Central or Towcester on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kettering Central and Towcester. 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.