Badby vs Leicester — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Badby

NN11 · Northamptonshire

31

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Burglary4

Leicester

LE5 · Leicester

310

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences133
  • Criminal damage & arson36
  • Public order35

Badby has less crime — 31 vs 310 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Badby in April 2026 — 310 incidents compared to 31, a 10.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Badby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (8) and Burglary (4), while Leicester has more Criminal damage & arson (36) and Public order (35). Badby is below the national average while Leicester is above, making Badby the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Badby or Leicester safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Badby recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 31 vs 310 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Badby is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Badby and Leicester?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Badby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while Leicester had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Badby recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 310).

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