Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN8 · Northamptonshire
373
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE18 · Leicestershire
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Wigston has less crime — 168 vs 373 incidents in April 2026.
Wellingborough recorded notably higher crime than Wigston in April 2026 — 373 vs 168 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wellingborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Wigston has more Public order (18). 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, Wigston recorded fewer crimes than Wellingborough — 168 vs 373 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Wellingborough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Wellingborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wigston had more Public order. Overall, Wigston recorded fewer total crimes (168 vs 373).