Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN8 · Northamptonshire
395
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
MK15 · Milton Keynes
76
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Willen has less crime — 76 vs 395 incidents in February 2026.
Wellingborough recorded substantially more crime than Willen in February 2026 — 395 incidents compared to 76, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wellingborough sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (81), while Willen has more Other theft (6). Wellingborough sits above the national average for recorded crime while Willen is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Willen recorded fewer crimes than Wellingborough — 76 vs 395 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Willen is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Wellingborough saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Willen had more Other theft. Overall, Willen recorded fewer total crimes (76 vs 395).