Wellingborough Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wellingborough’s crime profile in February 2025 reveals a combination of property and violent crime, with property-related offences accounting for a larger share of the total. At 10.5 per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate is 56.7% above the UK average, a disparity that underscores the challenges faced by local authorities. The breakdown of crimes shows that violence and sexual offences (29.7% of total incidents) and shoplifting (16.1%) dominate, with both categories significantly exceeding national averages. This imbalance may reflect the built-up nature of the area, where retail hubs and densely populated neighbourhoods create environments conducive to theft and anti-social behaviour. The winter month’s low outdoor activity, consistent with the seasonal context, likely contributes to a shift in crime patterns, with indoor spaces becoming focal points for illicit activity. Anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 16.1% of reported crimes, also exceeds the UK average by 75%, potentially linked to the social dynamics of a commuter town with a mix of residential and commercial zones. While vehicle crime (12.8%) and criminal damage (5.2%) also feature prominently, their rates remain higher than national benchmarks, suggesting that local infrastructure or environmental factors may be at play. These trends, combined with the area’s position within North Northamptonshire, highlight the need for targeted interventions that address both the spatial and demographic drivers of crime.

February 2025 saw a stark increase in bicycle theft, doubling from 2 to 4 incidents—a 100% rise that may reflect colder weather driving more indoor activity and leaving bikes unattended. Vehicle crime surged by 68.9%, climbing from 45 to 76, a jump that could be linked to increased car usage during winter months or vulnerabilities in local parking infrastructure. Meanwhile, other theft rose by 23.8%, suggesting a broader trend in opportunistic crimes. On the other hand, theft from the person fell by 33.3%, from 3 to 2 incidents, indicating a seasonal lull in street-level crime. Violent crime, which constitutes nearly 30% of all reported incidents, remains 32% above the UK average, while shoplifting—driven by high foot traffic in retail areas—far outpaces national figures. These shifts highlight the area’s vulnerability to specific crime types, with property-related offences dominating the overall landscape.

Wellingborough’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 10.5 per 1,000 residents, a 2.2% increase from the previous month’s 10.3 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest, underscores the area’s consistently elevated crime profile relative to the UK average. On a daily basis, the town experienced an average of 21 crimes per day, reflecting a persistent demand for policing resources. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime for every 95 residents over the course of the month—a figure that highlights the density of incidents in a built-up area with limited open space. While the rate remains 56.7% above the UK average, the comparison to other areas is less clear, as Wellingborough’s unique mix of retail and residential zones likely contributes to distinct patterns. The lack of a UK daily crime benchmark means local residents must interpret these figures through the lens of their own community’s rhythms, such as the timing of local events or seasonal shifts in foot traffic.