Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN7 · Northamptonshire
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NN8 · Northamptonshire
373
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Northampton has less crime — 48 vs 373 incidents in April 2026.
Wellingborough recorded substantially more crime than Northampton in April 2026 — 373 incidents compared to 48, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Northampton sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Wellingborough has more Shoplifting (29). Northampton is below the national average while Wellingborough is above, making Northampton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Wellingborough — 48 vs 373 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Northampton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Northampton saw higher rates of Other theft while Wellingborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 373).