Stantonbury vs Wellingborough — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Stantonbury

MK14 · Milton Keynes

142

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences82
  • Shoplifting12
  • Criminal damage & arson11

Wellingborough

NN8 · Northamptonshire

395

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences140
  • Anti-social behaviour81
  • Criminal damage & arson31

Stantonbury has less crime — 142 vs 395 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Wellingborough recorded substantially more crime than Stantonbury in February 2026 — 395 incidents compared to 142, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stantonbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while Wellingborough has more Anti-social behaviour (81). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stantonbury or Wellingborough safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Stantonbury recorded fewer crimes than Wellingborough — 142 vs 395 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Wellingborough is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Stantonbury and Wellingborough?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Stantonbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wellingborough had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Stantonbury recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 395).

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