Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE15 · Rutland
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NN8 · Northamptonshire
373
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hambleton has less crime — 4 vs 373 incidents in April 2026.
Wellingborough recorded substantially more crime than Hambleton in April 2026 — 373 incidents compared to 4, a 93.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hambleton sees higher rates of Weapons possession (2) and Drugs (1), while Wellingborough has more Violence & sexual offences (116) and Anti-social behaviour (107). Hambleton is below the national average while Wellingborough is above, making Hambleton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hambleton recorded fewer crimes than Wellingborough — 4 vs 373 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Hambleton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hambleton saw higher rates of Weapons possession and Drugs while Wellingborough had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hambleton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 373).