Corby vs Leicester — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Corby

NN18 · Northamptonshire

313

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences118
  • Anti-social behaviour80
  • Criminal damage & arson26

Leicester

LE4 · Leicester

284

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences95
  • Anti-social behaviour51
  • Criminal damage & arson29

Leicester has less crime — 284 vs 313 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Corby and Leicester recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 313 and 284 incidents respectively. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Corby records significantly more (118 vs 95 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Corby or Leicester safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Leicester recorded fewer crimes than Corby — 284 vs 313 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Corby is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Corby and Leicester?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Corby recorded 118 incidents of this type vs 95 in Leicester. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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