Barkby vs Leicester — 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

Leicester

LE4 · Leicester

284

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences95
  • Anti-social behaviour51
  • Criminal damage & arson29

Barkby has less crime — 63 vs 284 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Barkby in April 2026 — 284 incidents compared to 63, a 4.5x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Leicester records significantly more (95 vs 26 incidents). Barkby is below the national average while Leicester is above, making Barkby the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barkby or Leicester safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Barkby recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 63 vs 284 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Barkby is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Barkby recorded 26 incidents of this type vs 95 in Leicester. Overall, Barkby had fewer total crimes (63 vs 284).

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