Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE16 · Northamptonshire
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN8 · Northamptonshire
395
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dingley has less crime — 28 vs 395 incidents in February 2026.
Wellingborough recorded substantially more crime than Dingley in February 2026 — 395 incidents compared to 28, a 14.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dingley sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Shoplifting (6), while Wellingborough has more Anti-social behaviour (81) and Criminal damage & arson (31). Dingley is below the national average while Wellingborough is above, making Dingley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dingley recorded fewer crimes than Wellingborough — 28 vs 395 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Dingley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dingley saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Wellingborough had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dingley recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 395).