Kettering Central vs Wellingborough - South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Kettering Central Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Wellingborough - South Northamptonshire Police

      Kettering Central vs Wellingborough - South Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Kettering Central
      Northamptonshire Police
      5,916 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.7% trend
      25.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Kettering Central
      B Wellingborough - South
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,916
      3,390
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,875
      3,823
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.7%
      ↓11.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      27.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kettering Central
      B Wellingborough - South
      Violent Crime
      2,180 ↓10%
      938 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,339 ↑32%
      590 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      275 ↓5%
      175 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      127 ↓22%
      191 ↑1%
      Burglary
      162 ↑43%
      94 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      383 ↓8%
      148 ↓26%
      Drugs
      364 ↑18%
      165 ↓1%
      Public Order
      389 ↑10%
      174 ↓24%
      Robbery
      75 ↑9%
      95 ↑61%
      Shoplifting
      391 ↓14%
      656 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      20 ↓20%
      15 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      23 ↓61%
      30 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      100 ↑11%
      63 ↑31%
      Other Crime
      88 ↑1%
      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 Kettering Central safer than Wellingborough - South?

      Kettering Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,916 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 Kettering Central vs Wellingborough - South?

      Kettering Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.7% — 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 Kettering Central and Wellingborough - South?

      In Kettering Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,180 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 Kettering Central and Wellingborough - South?

      Kettering Central recorded 1,339 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 Kettering Central vs Wellingborough - South?

      Violent crime in Kettering Central totalled 2,180 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 Kettering Central and Wellingborough - South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kettering Central recorded 5,875 crimes (now 5,916, a change of +0.7%). Wellingborough - South recorded 3,823 crimes previously (now 3,390, -11.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kettering Central 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. Kettering Central has a resolution rate of 25.7% and Wellingborough - South has 27.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kettering Central and Wellingborough - South?

      Kettering Central 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 Kettering Central 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 Kettering Central or Wellingborough - South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kettering Central 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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