Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN17 · Northamptonshire
103
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LE1 · Leicester
1,488
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Corby has less crime — 103 vs 1,488 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Corby in April 2026 — 1,488 incidents compared to 103, a 14.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Leicester has more Public order (198). Corby is below the national average while Leicester is above, making Corby the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Corby recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 103 vs 1,488 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Corby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Corby saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leicester had more Public order. Overall, Corby recorded fewer total crimes (103 vs 1,488).