Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE16 · Northamptonshire
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE9 · Leicestershire
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hinckley has less crime — 4 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.
Dingley recorded substantially more crime than Hinckley in February 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 4, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dingley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Hinckley has more Vehicle crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hinckley recorded fewer crimes than Dingley — 4 vs 28 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Hinckley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dingley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hinckley had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Hinckley recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 28).