Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN18 · Northamptonshire
313
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN8 · Northamptonshire
373
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Corby has less crime — 313 vs 373 incidents in April 2026.
Wellingborough saw somewhat more crime than Corby in April 2026 (373 vs 313 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26), while Wellingborough has more Shoplifting (29). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Corby recorded fewer crimes than Wellingborough — 313 vs 373 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Wellingborough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Corby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wellingborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Corby recorded fewer total crimes (313 vs 373).