Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE7 · Leicestershire
63
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LE16 · Northamptonshire
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Dingley has less crime — 34 vs 63 incidents in April 2026.
Barkby recorded notably higher crime than Dingley in April 2026 — 63 vs 34 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barkby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), while Dingley 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 April 2026 Police data, Dingley recorded fewer crimes than Barkby — 34 vs 63 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Dingley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barkby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Dingley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dingley recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 63).