Kettering Crime Overview
Kettering is the second most dangerous medium-sized town in Northamptonshire, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Northamptonshire's 272 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Kettering in 2020 was 106 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Northamptonshire's overall crime rate, coming in 21% higher than the Northamptonshire rate of 84 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Kettering is the 28th most dangerous medium-sized town, and the 406th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In May 2020, Kettering had the worst crime rate in Northamptonshire for theft from the person, with 5 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.09 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Kettering are violence and sexual offences, with 2,846 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 51. This is 18% higher than 2019's figure of 2,331 offences and a difference of 9.29 from 2019's crime rate of 42. Kettering's least common crime is theft from the person, with 36 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 44% from 2019's figure of 52 crimes.
Compare Kettering to other towns and cities
See how Kettering shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Kettering and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Kettering Crime Map
Crime in Kettering Compared To Northamptonshire
Summary of Crimes in Kettering This Year
| Kettering | Northamptonshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 2,001 | 36.11 | 22,723 | 30.20 | 16% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 65 | 1.17 | 676 | 0.90 | 23% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 314 | 5.67 | 3,619 | 4.81 | 15% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 531 | 9.58 | 6,105 | 8.11 | 15% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 245 | 4.42 | 2,024 | 2.69 | 39% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 152 | 2.74 | 1,671 | 2.22 | 19% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 385 | 6.95 | 4,434 | 5.89 | 15% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 74 | 1.34 | 649 | 0.86 | 36% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 507 | 9.15 | 5,248 | 6.97 | 24% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 84 | 1.52 | 833 | 1.11 | 27% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 327 | 5.90 | 2,747 | 3.65 | 38% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 36 | 0.65 | 283 | 0.38 | 42% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 333 | 6.01 | 4,616 | 6.13 | 2.0% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 2,846 | 51.36 | 29,989 | 39.85 | 22% more dangerous |
Kettering Compared to Nearby Medium-Sized Towns
| Medium-Sized Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushden | 2,292 | 71.36 | 49% safer |
| Daventry | 2,247 | 82.16 | 30% safer |
| Kettering | 5,899 | 106.46 | - |
| Wellingborough | 6,453 | 122.17 | 13% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Kettering
View crime percentage over time forKettering Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 48 | 41 | 33 | 36 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.2 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Burglary | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.6 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 4.4 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.5 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 2.7 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.99 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.3 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 2.8 | 4.1 | 6 | 9 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.5 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 8 | 8 | 6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.94 | 0.65 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 10 | 10 | 11 | 6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 31 | 37 | 42 | 51 | Getting worse |
Changes In Kettering's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Kettering's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Kettering that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Road Park | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 21 |
| North Park Recreation Ground | - | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4.0 |
| Westfield Gardens | - | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 1.3 |
Comparing Kettering to the UK's Major Cities
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 57% safer |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 38% safer |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 28% safer |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 24% safer |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 23% safer |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 9% safer |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 3.5% safer |
| Kettering | 106.46 | - |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 0.76% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 20% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 22% more dangerous |
Crime in Kettering's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Avondale Grange | 1,062 | 125 | Third |
| Kettering Brambleside | 461 | 56 | Fifth |
| Kettering Central East | 1,312 | 144 | Second |
| Kettering East | 275 | 42 | Sixth |
| Kettering South | 816 | 106 | Fourth |
| Kettering Town & West | 1,935 | 158 | First |
Kettering Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Kettering for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Kettering East (126) | Kettering Town & West (664) |
| Bicycle Theft | Kettering Brambleside (3) | Kettering Town & West (23) |
| Burglary | Kettering East (5) | Kettering Town & West (130) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Kettering East (34) | Kettering Town & West (162) |
| Drugs | Kettering East (7) | Kettering Central East (73) |
| Other Crime | Kettering Brambleside (4) | Kettering Avondale Grange (46) |
| Other Theft | Kettering East (16) | Kettering Town & West (153) |
| Possession of Weapons | Kettering East (1) | Kettering Town & West (26) |
| Public Order | Kettering Brambleside (24) | Kettering Town & West (199) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Kettering East (3) | Kettering Town & West (35) |
| Shoplifting | Kettering Brambleside (8) | Kettering Town & West (186) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Kettering Avondale Grange (1) | Kettering Town & West (19) |
| Vehicle Crime | Kettering East (20) | Kettering Town & West (106) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Kettering East (148) | Kettering Central East (646) |
Crime in Kettering During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Kettering change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in August, when Kettering saw a 400% increase in bicycle theft. Kettering saw a large fall in bicycle theft during April, when it fell by 80% compared to April in 2019. Kettering saw consistent falls in the crime rate of several types of crime during every month of its Coronavirus lockdown, including burglary, shoplifting, and vehicle crime.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -40% | +57% | +71% | +36% | -3% | +7% | -4% | +29% | +56% | -15% |
| Bicycle Theft | -56% | -80% | - | -13% | +167% | +400% | -44% | -52% | -13% | +100% |
| Burglary | -40% | -34% | -21% | -28% | +60% | -62% | -27% | -4% | -35% | -15% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +31% | +3% | +16% | -12% | -15% | +29% | -2% | -55% | +50% | -17% |
| Drugs | -50% | -41% | +160% | +67% | +17% | -10% | +83% | +71% | -9% | +225% |
| Other Crime | +62% | -44% | +80% | - | +80% | +375% | +83% | -15% | +45% | -36% |
| Other Theft | -9% | -52% | -20% | -15% | -27% | +19% | -18% | +9% | -43% | -43% |
| Possession of Weapons | -38% | - | +60% | - | +11% | +60% | -43% | +20% | +100% | +50% |
| Public Order | -9% | +9% | +46% | +62% | +37% | +88% | +104% | +132% | +79% | -5% |
| Robbery | - | -42% | +25% | +17% | +50% | -67% | +160% | -71% | +150% | -57% |
| Shoplifting | -15% | -34% | -77% | -19% | -13% | +8% | -41% | -20% | -6% | -71% |
| Theft From the Person | -67% | -60% | -29% | -50% | -40% | -50% | - | - | -25% | +100% |
| Vehicle Crime | -53% | -44% | -63% | -47% | -42% | +11% | -29% | -48% | -62% | -58% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +7% | -21% | +15% | +28% | +51% | +48% | +25% | +47% | +22% | +12% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Kettering
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Kettering's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 07 May 2021