Badby vs Wellingborough — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Badby

NN11 · Northamptonshire

31

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Burglary4

Wellingborough

NN8 · Northamptonshire

373

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences116
  • Anti-social behaviour107
  • Shoplifting29

Badby has less crime — 31 vs 373 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Wellingborough recorded substantially more crime than Badby in April 2026 — 373 incidents compared to 31, a 12.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Badby sees higher rates of Burglary (4), while Wellingborough has more Shoplifting (29). Badby is below the national average while Wellingborough is above, making Badby the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Badby or Wellingborough safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Badby recorded fewer crimes than Wellingborough — 31 vs 373 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Badby is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Badby and Wellingborough?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Badby saw higher rates of Burglary while Wellingborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Badby recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 373).

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