Dingley vs Wellingborough — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dingley

LE16 · Northamptonshire

34

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Shoplifting9
  • Anti-social behaviour6

Wellingborough

NN8 · Northamptonshire

373

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

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

Dingley has less crime — 34 vs 373 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Wellingborough recorded substantially more crime than Dingley in April 2026 — 373 incidents compared to 34, a 11.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Wellingborough records significantly more (116 vs 12 incidents). Dingley is below the national average while Wellingborough is above, making Dingley the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dingley or Wellingborough safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dingley recorded fewer crimes than Wellingborough — 34 vs 373 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Dingley is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Dingley recorded 12 incidents of this type vs 116 in Wellingborough. Overall, Dingley had fewer total crimes (34 vs 373).

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