Dingley vs Northampton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dingley

LE16 · Northamptonshire

28

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft6
  • Shoplifting6
  • Violence & sexual offences5

Northampton

NN4 · Northamptonshire

122

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Anti-social behaviour43
  • Drugs5

Dingley has less crime — 28 vs 122 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Dingley in February 2026 — 122 incidents compared to 28, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dingley sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Shoplifting (6), while Northampton has more Anti-social behaviour (43) and Drugs (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dingley or Northampton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Dingley recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 28 vs 122 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Dingley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Dingley and Northampton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dingley saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Northampton had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Dingley recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 122).

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