Wellingborough Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Wellingborough’s crime rate in May 2024 reached 10.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 26.2% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This marked increase underscores a growing challenge for the built-up area within North Northamptonshire, where the combination of urban density and semi-rural sprawl may create unique conditions for criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38% of all recorded crimes, the highest proportion in the dataset, while anti-social behaviour followed closely at 19.7%. These figures are consistent with seasonal patterns observed in May, when longer evenings and the presence of bank holidays often lead to increased outdoor drinking and socialising. Such factors may contribute to the surge in violent incidents. The town’s retail presence also appears to influence crime dynamics, as evidenced by the 38% share of violent crimes, which may be linked to late-night activity in commercial areas. Vehicle crime rose sharply to 0.7 per 1,000—49% above the UK average—suggesting that parking patterns or increased traffic during May could be exacerbating this trend. While the overall rate remains elevated, the breakdown of crime types offers insight into the local profile, with property crimes (182) and violent crimes (227) dominating the landscape. This data reinforces the need for targeted interventions, particularly in areas with high foot traffic and late-night activity, where the convergence of social and economic factors may heighten vulnerability to crime.

May 2024 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+86.4%), criminal damage and arson (+67.9%), and theft from the person (+100%). These spikes occurred despite a decline in shoplifting (-35.5%), which may reflect seasonal shifts in retail activity or targeted policing efforts. Violent crimes, the most common category, now stand at 4.0 per 1,000 residents—41% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This discrepancy is particularly notable in a town with a mix of urban and semi-rural areas, where concentrated populations in the town centre may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Residents should be vigilant, especially as longer evenings and bank holidays in May likely extended periods of outdoor drinking and socialising. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained elevated at 2.1 per 1,000, 45% above the UK average, indicating persistent challenges in managing public order.

Wellingborough’s crime rate in May 2024 rose to 10.6 per 1,000 residents, a 10.1% increase from 9.6 per 1,000 in April. This marks the second consecutive month of upward movement, with the overall rate now 26.2% above the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 95 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a relatively small built-up area. Daily crime counts averaged 19 per day, underscoring the persistent presence of criminal activity. While the population-scaled perspective shows a rate significantly higher than the UK average, the local context—such as the town’s mix of urban and semi-rural characteristics—may influence this disparity. The increase in violent crimes, which now account for 38% of all recorded incidents, suggests a shift in criminal behaviour that deserves closer attention from local authorities and residents alike.