Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE7 · Leicestershire
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE18 · Leicestershire
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Barkby has less crime — 68 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
Wigston recorded substantially more crime than Barkby in February 2026 — 197 incidents compared to 68, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barkby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Wigston has more Shoplifting (19). Barkby is below the national average while Wigston is above, making Barkby the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Barkby recorded fewer crimes than Wigston — 68 vs 197 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 Criminal damage & arson while Wigston had more Shoplifting. Overall, Barkby recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 197).