Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE7 · Leicestershire
63
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LE18 · Leicestershire
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Barkby has less crime — 63 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.
Wigston recorded substantially more crime than Barkby in April 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 63, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barkby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), while Wigston has more Public order (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Barkby recorded fewer crimes than Wigston — 63 vs 168 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Barkby 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 Wigston had more Public order. Overall, Barkby recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 168).