Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK5 · Milton Keynes
140
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NN8 · Northamptonshire
373
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Shenley Church End has less crime — 140 vs 373 incidents in April 2026.
Wellingborough recorded substantially more crime than Shenley Church End in April 2026 — 373 incidents compared to 140, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shenley Church End sees higher rates of Other theft (11), while Wellingborough has more Shoplifting (29). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Shenley Church End recorded fewer crimes than Wellingborough — 140 vs 373 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Wellingborough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Shenley Church End saw higher rates of Other theft while Wellingborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Shenley Church End recorded fewer total crimes (140 vs 373).