Wellingborough Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wellingborough's crime rate in May 2025 reached 11.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 46.9% above the UK average of 8.1. This figure underscores a troubling divergence from national trends, with local patterns shaped by the area's built-up character and seasonal rhythms. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31% of all incidents and 31% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 22.9% of crimes and 90% above the national rate. These figures may reflect the social dynamics of a town centre with a mix of commercial and residential areas, where prolonged evenings and bank holidays in May could amplify conflicts and public disorder. Shoplifting, while down slightly from April, remained high at 109% above the UK average, likely driven by the presence of retail outlets. The seasonal context of May—longer evenings, increased outdoor drinking, and socialising—may partly explain the rise in violent and anti-social incidents, as these factors often correlate with higher crime rates in urban environments. While property crimes like vehicle theft and bicycle theft saw sharp increases, the overall crime profile remains dominated by violent and disorderly offences, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas.

The most alarming trend in May 2025 was the 700% increase in bicycle theft, rising from one incident to eight. This spike, while small in absolute terms, reflects a concerning shift that may signal targeted theft or increased vulnerability during warmer evenings. Vehicle crime also surged by 215%, jumping from 13 to 41 incidents—a figure that could be linked to the area's retail and commercial presence, which may attract opportunistic thieves. Other crime saw a 142.9% rise, with 17 reported incidents compared to seven in April, suggesting a broader escalation in non-specific criminal activity. Meanwhile, shoplifting decreased by 14.1%, falling to 79 from 92, though this remains 109% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 155 incidents, was 90% above the UK rate, likely tied to the social dynamics of a built-up area during May's extended daylight hours and bank holidays.

Wellingborough's crime rate in May 2025 rose to 11.9 per 1,000 residents, a 28.9% increase from the previous month's 9.3 per 1,000. This marks a sharp upward trend, with daily crime figures showing an average of 22 crimes reported each day—a pace that residents may find concerning. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 84 residents, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 56,709 people. While this monthly exposure rate does not directly compare to national averages, it highlights the local impact of crime. The population context suggests that even relatively low crime rates can translate to a noticeable presence in a built-up area like Wellingborough. The shift from April to May appears to be influenced by seasonal factors, such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and violence.