Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN18 · Northamptonshire
313
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE1 · Leicester
1,488
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Corby has less crime — 313 vs 1,488 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Corby in April 2026 — 1,488 incidents compared to 313, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26), while Leicester has more Public order (198). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Corby recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 313 vs 1,488 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Corby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Leicester had more Public order. Overall, Corby recorded fewer total crimes (313 vs 1,488).