East Northampton vs Wellingborough - South

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    East Northampton Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Wellingborough - South Northamptonshire Police

      East Northampton vs Wellingborough - South Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      East Northampton
      Northamptonshire Police
      3,433 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.5% trend
      25.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Wellingborough - South
      Northamptonshire Police
      3,390 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.3% trend
      27.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Northampton
      B Wellingborough - South
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,433
      3,390
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,286
      3,823
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.5%
      ↓11.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.4%
      27.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Northampton
      B Wellingborough - South
      Violent Crime
      1,314 ↑7%
      938 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      655 ↑11%
      590 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      153 ↓3%
      175 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      120 ↓38%
      191 ↑1%
      Burglary
      102 ↓20%
      94 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      221 ↓14%
      148 ↓26%
      Drugs
      85 ↓15%
      165 ↓1%
      Public Order
      193 ↑11%
      174 ↓24%
      Robbery
      52 ↑63%
      95 ↑61%
      Shoplifting
      394 ↑33%
      656 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑57%
      15 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↑60%
      30 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      46 ↓15%
      63 ↑31%
      Other Crime
      71 ↑31%
      56 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wellingborough - South is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Northampton safer than Wellingborough - South?

      East Northampton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,433 crimes in the last 12 months. Wellingborough - South has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 3,390 crimes. Wellingborough - South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Northampton vs Wellingborough - South?

      East Northampton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wellingborough - South shows -11.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Northampton and Wellingborough - South?

      In East Northampton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,314 incidents). In Wellingborough - South, it is Violent Crime (938 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Northampton and Wellingborough - South?

      East Northampton recorded 655 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wellingborough - South recorded 590. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in East Northampton vs Wellingborough - South?

      Violent crime in East Northampton totalled 1,314 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 938 in Wellingborough - South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Northampton and Wellingborough - South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Northampton recorded 3,286 crimes (now 3,433, a change of +4.5%). Wellingborough - South recorded 3,823 crimes previously (now 3,390, -11.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Northampton and Wellingborough - South?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. East Northampton has a resolution rate of 25.4% and Wellingborough - South has 27.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Northampton and Wellingborough - South?

      East Northampton falls within the Northamptonshire Police boundary. Wellingborough - South is covered by Northamptonshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare East Northampton and Wellingborough - South?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see East Northampton or Wellingborough - South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Northampton and Wellingborough - South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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