Is Wellingborough - South Safe?
Crime statistics for Wellingborough - South. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 3,390 total crimes recorded in Wellingborough - South
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Wellingborough - South — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wellingborough - South safe?
Wellingborough - South has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 3,390 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 11.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Wellingborough - South are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Wellingborough - South in the last 12 months?
3,390 crimes were recorded in Wellingborough - South in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 11.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (3,823 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 938 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Wellingborough - South?
The most common crime in Wellingborough - South is Violent Crime, with 938 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 27.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Wellingborough - South increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Wellingborough - South is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 11.3% — from 3,823 crimes in the previous 12 months to 3,390 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Wellingborough - South?
Wellingborough - South has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Wellingborough - South compare to the Northamptonshire Police average?
Wellingborough - South has a safety score of 10/100, while the Northamptonshire Police force area average is 12/100. Wellingborough - South is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Wellingborough - South?
27.9% of crimes recorded in Wellingborough - South resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Northamptonshire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Wellingborough - South?
938 violent crimes were recorded in Wellingborough - South in the last 12 months — representing 27.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 590 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Wellingborough - South last updated?
The crime data for Wellingborough - South was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Wellingborough - South with other areas?
You can compare Wellingborough - South with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.