Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN13 · Northamptonshire
50
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LE5 · Leicester
310
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Brackley has less crime — 50 vs 310 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Brackley in April 2026 — 310 incidents compared to 50, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brackley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10) and Anti-social behaviour (10), while Leicester has more Criminal damage & arson (36) and Public order (35). Brackley is below the national average while Leicester is above, making Brackley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Brackley recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 50 vs 310 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Brackley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brackley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Leicester had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Brackley recorded fewer total crimes (50 vs 310).