Wellingborough Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wellingborough’s crime rate in April 2025 stood at 9.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 20.8% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure highlights the area’s ongoing challenges with crime, particularly in the realms of violence and property offences. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 30.5% of all recorded crimes, followed closely by anti-social behaviour at 21.1% and shoplifting at 17.5%. These trends align with the characteristics of a built-up area within North Northamptonshire, where high foot traffic in commercial zones and public spaces likely contributes to incidents of anti-social behaviour and retail-related crimes. The seasonal context of April — marked by Easter and the transition into spring — may have influenced patterns of outdoor activity, potentially increasing opportunities for violence and public order offences. However, shoplifting’s 142% above UK average rate suggests systemic vulnerabilities in retail security that warrant targeted improvements. The area’s property crime rate, though lower than violent crime, still reflects challenges in securing commercial premises and managing anti-social conduct in public spaces. The interplay between local demographics, seasonal activity, and crime patterns underscores the need for nuanced policing strategies that address both immediate incidents and underlying factors.

April 2025 saw significant reductions in bicycle theft, which fell by 80% compared to March, potentially linked to Easter-related disruptions in criminal activity or increased security measures. Other theft also declined sharply by 56.4%, suggesting a shift in focus among offenders or improved community vigilance. Conversely, violent crime remained a pressing concern, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 30.5% of all incidents — 7% above the UK average. The most alarming increase was in robbery, which tripled from three to nine cases, a 200% rise that may reflect heightened opportunistic activity during spring evenings. Possession of weapons rose by 33.3%, an 186% increase above the UK average, indicating a troubling trend that warrants further scrutiny. These fluctuations underscore the combination of seasonal activity and local crime dynamics.

Wellingborough’s crime rate in April 2025 fell by 20.4% compared to March 2025, marking a notable downward trend. The monthly exposure figure shows that over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 108 residents — a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents in a way that aligns with local population density. Daily crime counts averaged 18 crimes per day, a figure that, while consistent with seasonal patterns, reflects the area’s ongoing challenges with anti-social behaviour and violence. This rate is higher than the UK average, yet the month-on-month decline suggests that targeted interventions or seasonal factors may be influencing trends. The reduction in vehicle crime by 50% and other theft by 56.4% could indicate improved policing in high-traffic areas or shifts in criminal activity during the Easter holiday period, which typically sees reduced foot traffic in commercial zones.