Barkby vs Hambleton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Barkby

LE7 · Leicestershire

63

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Hambleton

LE15 · Rutland

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Weapons possession2
  • Drugs1
  • Other crime1

Hambleton has less crime — 4 vs 63 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Barkby recorded substantially more crime than Hambleton in April 2026 — 63 incidents compared to 4, a 15.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barkby sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (26) and Anti-social behaviour (9), while Hambleton has more Weapons possession (2) and Drugs (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barkby or Hambleton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hambleton recorded fewer crimes than Barkby — 4 vs 63 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Hambleton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Barkby and Hambleton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barkby saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Hambleton had more Weapons possession and Drugs. Overall, Hambleton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 63).

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