Wellingborough vs Willen — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Wellingborough

NN8 · Northamptonshire

395

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

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

Willen

MK15 · Milton Keynes

76

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences40
  • Criminal damage & arson10
  • Other theft6

Willen has less crime — 76 vs 395 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Wellingborough or Willen safer?

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.

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

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).

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