Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN13 · Northamptonshire
49
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN8 · Northamptonshire
395
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Brackley has less crime — 49 vs 395 incidents in February 2026.
Wellingborough recorded substantially more crime than Brackley in February 2026 — 395 incidents compared to 49, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brackley sees higher rates of Public order (5), while Wellingborough has more Criminal damage & arson (31). Brackley is below the national average while Wellingborough is above, making Brackley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Brackley recorded fewer crimes than Wellingborough — 49 vs 395 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Brackley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brackley saw higher rates of Public order while Wellingborough had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Brackley recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 395).