Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN12 · Northamptonshire
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NN8 · Northamptonshire
373
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Towcester has less crime — 66 vs 373 incidents in April 2026.
Wellingborough recorded substantially more crime than Towcester in April 2026 — 373 incidents compared to 66, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Towcester sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Wellingborough has more Shoplifting (29). Towcester is below the national average while Wellingborough is above, making Towcester the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Towcester recorded fewer crimes than Wellingborough — 66 vs 373 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Towcester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Towcester saw higher rates of Other theft while Wellingborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Towcester recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 373).