Wellingborough Crime Overview
Wellingborough is the most dangerous medium-sized town in Northamptonshire, and is among the top 10 most dangerous overall out of Northamptonshire's 272 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Wellingborough in 2020 was 122 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Northamptonshire's overall crime rate, coming in 32% higher than the Northamptonshire rate of 84 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Wellingborough is among the top 20 most dangerous medium-sized towns, and the 252nd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In September 2015, Wellingborough had the worst crime rate in Northamptonshire for drugs, with 46 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.87 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Wellingborough are violence and sexual offences, with 2,834 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 54. This is 15% higher than 2019's figure of 2,412 offences and a difference of 7.99 from 2019's crime rate of 46. Wellingborough's least common crime is theft from the person, with 35 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 34% from 2019's figure of 47 crimes.
Compare Wellingborough to other towns and cities
See how Wellingborough shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Wellingborough and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Wellingborough Crime Map
Crime in Wellingborough Compared To Northamptonshire
Summary of Crimes in Wellingborough This Year
| Wellingborough | Northamptonshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 2,126 | 40.25 | 22,723 | 30.20 | 25% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 90 | 1.70 | 676 | 0.90 | 47% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 344 | 6.51 | 3,619 | 4.81 | 26% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 647 | 12.25 | 6,105 | 8.11 | 34% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 200 | 3.79 | 2,024 | 2.69 | 29% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 165 | 3.12 | 1,671 | 2.22 | 29% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 406 | 7.69 | 4,434 | 5.89 | 23% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 98 | 1.86 | 649 | 0.86 | 54% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 581 | 11.00 | 5,248 | 6.97 | 37% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 129 | 2.44 | 833 | 1.11 | 55% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 515 | 9.75 | 2,747 | 3.65 | 63% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 35 | 0.66 | 283 | 0.38 | 42% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 409 | 7.74 | 4,616 | 6.13 | 21% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 2,834 | 53.65 | 29,989 | 39.85 | 26% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Wellingborough
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Wellingborough
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Minerva Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Minerva Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Minerva Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Minerva Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Birchfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Birchfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Berrymoor Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Berrymoor Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Windermere Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Windermere Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Bluebell Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Public order | On or near Orient Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Orient Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Orient Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Public order | On or near Eastfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Public order | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Public order | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Victoria Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Victoria Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Wellingborough Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 46 | 42 | 34 | 40 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.7 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.9 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 3.8 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 3.1 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1.2 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.9 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 2.1 | 6 | 6 | 11 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.4 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.83 | 1.1 | 0.89 | 0.66 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 30 | 38 | 46 | 54 | Getting worse |
Changes In Wellingborough's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Wellingborough's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Wellingborough that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett's Close | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Croyland Park | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0.04 |
Comparing Wellingborough to the UK's Major Cities
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 80% safer |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 58% safer |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 47% safer |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 42% safer |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 42% safer |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 25% safer |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 19% safer |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 14% safer |
| Wellingborough | 122.17 | - |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 8% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 11% more dangerous |
Crime in Wellingborough's Neighbourhoods
Central Wellingborough is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Wellingborough, followed by Croyland in second place, and Queensway as the third most dangerous area. Wellingborough's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Redwell, Rixon, and Victoria & Isebrook.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickhill | 654 | 110 | Fourth |
| Central Wellingborough | 1,960 | 275 | First |
| Croyland | 1,043 | 125 | Second |
| Queensway | 758 | 121 | Third |
| Redwell | 389 | 53 | Seventh |
| Rixon | 804 | 92 | Sixth |
| Victoria & Isebrook | 858 | 94 | Fifth |
Wellingborough Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Wellingborough for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Redwell (195) | Central Wellingborough (595) |
| Bicycle Theft | Rixon (4) | Central Wellingborough (36) |
| Burglary | Victoria & Isebrook (33) | Central Wellingborough (117) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Redwell (28) | Central Wellingborough (158) |
| Drugs | Queensway (10) | Central Wellingborough (45) |
| Other Crime | Redwell (13) | Central Wellingborough (36) |
| Other Theft | Redwell (26) | Central Wellingborough (134) |
| Possession of Weapons | Redwell (5) | Central Wellingborough (29) |
| Public Order | Redwell (39) | Central Wellingborough (215) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Redwell (4) | Central Wellingborough (55) |
| Shoplifting | Redwell (4) | Central Wellingborough (226) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Croyland (1) | Central Wellingborough (27) |
| Vehicle Crime | Queensway (32) | Central Wellingborough (115) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Redwell (157) | Central Wellingborough (767) |
Crime in Wellingborough During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Wellingborough change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in October, when Wellingborough saw a 500% increase in possession of weapons. Wellingborough saw a large fall in theft from the person during July, when it fell by 83% compared to July in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -33% | +104% | +85% | +31% | -5% | +19% | +21% | -10% | +29% | -11% |
| Bicycle Theft | +17% | -38% | - | -54% | +100% | +140% | +114% | +71% | -60% | +250% |
| Burglary | -13% | -41% | -4% | -5% | - | -27% | +27% | -47% | -52% | -31% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -2% | +8% | -40% | +2% | -10% | +21% | -10% | -7% | -30% | +7% |
| Drugs | +75% | +50% | +43% | +100% | +14% | - | +33% | +54% | +57% | -13% |
| Other Crime | -18% | +29% | +113% | +88% | -9% | +45% | -41% | +70% | +55% | -50% |
| Other Theft | +31% | -26% | -34% | -26% | -5% | -17% | +23% | +23% | -3% | -40% |
| Possession of Weapons | +50% | -20% | +120% | -14% | +250% | +29% | - | +500% | +500% | +67% |
| Public Order | +43% | +63% | +83% | +16% | +109% | +121% | +61% | +111% | +215% | +61% |
| Robbery | +125% | -40% | - | +33% | +250% | +138% | +100% | +14% | -72% | -50% |
| Shoplifting | -41% | +18% | +3% | -33% | -30% | -5% | -19% | -38% | -3% | -36% |
| Theft From the Person | +150% | -33% | +50% | -67% | -83% | +33% | -17% | +50% | -50% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | +5% | -39% | -60% | -54% | -19% | +13% | -42% | -39% | -40% | -29% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +4% | +20% | +11% | -11% | +20% | +26% | +33% | +12% | +40% | +28% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Wellingborough
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Wellingborough's local territorial police force is the Northamptonshire Police.How dangerous is Wellingborough?
Wellingborough is the most dangerous medium-sized town in Northamptonshire.What is Wellingborough's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Wellingborough are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Wellingborough?
Wellingborough's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 05 Oct 2021