Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE6 · Leicestershire
38
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NN8 · Northamptonshire
373
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Groby has less crime — 38 vs 373 incidents in April 2026.
Wellingborough recorded substantially more crime than Groby in April 2026 — 373 incidents compared to 38, a 9.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Groby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Wellingborough has more Shoplifting (29). Groby is below the national average while Wellingborough is above, making Groby the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Groby recorded fewer crimes than Wellingborough — 38 vs 373 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Groby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Groby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wellingborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Groby recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 373).