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Crime in Kettering

Kettering had 1,782 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 137.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 41 North Northamptonshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 152% above the middle North Northamptonshire area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

NN16, North Northamptonshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Kettering

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137.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 41North Northamptonshire rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common624 in 3 months

Month by month

524 Mar 551 Apr 570 May 564 Jun 670 Jul 548 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Kettering. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence62435%
anti-social behaviour46226%
shoplifting1589%
public order1036%
criminal damage985%
theft965%
drugs613%
vehicle crime473%

Kettering against North Northamptonshire

TypeKettering per 1,000Middle North Northamptonshire areaChange
Violence4819.5▲ 6%
Burglary3.32.4▲ 2%
Vehicle crime3.61.8▼ 40%
Anti-social behaviour35.618.8▲ 16%
Theft and robbery10.73.3▲ 16%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Kettering137.2▲ 8%
Barton Seagrave78.9▼ 6%
Broughton48.1▲ 77%
See every North Northamptonshire area ranked on the crime in North Northamptonshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Kettering a safe area?

Kettering had about 137.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 41 North Northamptonshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kettering?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (624), followed by anti-social behaviour (462) and shoplifting (158).