Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE7 · Leicestershire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE10 · Leicestershire
189
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Barkby has less crime — 67 vs 189 incidents in February 2026.
Hinckley recorded substantially more crime than Barkby in February 2026 — 189 incidents compared to 67, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barkby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (15), while Hinckley has more Criminal damage & arson (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Barkby recorded fewer crimes than Hinckley — 67 vs 189 incidents. That is 65% 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 Anti-social behaviour while Hinckley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Barkby recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 189).