Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE7 · Leicestershire
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN17 · Northamptonshire
78
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Barkby has less crime — 68 vs 78 incidents in February 2026.
Barkby and Corby recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 68 and 78 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barkby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Corby has more Shoplifting (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Barkby recorded fewer crimes than Corby — 68 vs 78 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Barkby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barkby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Corby had more Shoplifting. Overall, Barkby recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 78).