Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE2 · Leicester
321
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN8 · Northamptonshire
373
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Oadby has less crime — 321 vs 373 incidents in April 2026.
Wellingborough saw somewhat more crime than Oadby in April 2026 (373 vs 321 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oadby sees higher rates of Public order (34), while Wellingborough has more Anti-social behaviour (107). 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, Oadby recorded fewer crimes than Wellingborough — 321 vs 373 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Wellingborough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Oadby saw higher rates of Public order while Wellingborough had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Oadby recorded fewer total crimes (321 vs 373).