Corby vs Wellingborough — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Corby

NN17 · Northamptonshire

103

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences34
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Shoplifting21

Wellingborough

NN8 · Northamptonshire

373

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

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

Corby has less crime — 103 vs 373 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Wellingborough recorded substantially more crime than Corby in April 2026 — 373 incidents compared to 103, a 3.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Wellingborough records significantly more (116 vs 34 incidents). Corby is below the national average while Wellingborough is above, making Corby the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Corby or Wellingborough safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Corby recorded fewer crimes than Wellingborough — 103 vs 373 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Corby is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Corby recorded 34 incidents of this type vs 116 in Wellingborough. Overall, Corby had fewer total crimes (103 vs 373).

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