Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE16 · Northamptonshire
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LE4 · Leicester
284
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dingley has less crime — 34 vs 284 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Dingley in April 2026 — 284 incidents compared to 34, a 8.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dingley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Leicester has more Criminal damage & arson (29). Dingley is below the national average while Leicester is above, making Dingley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dingley recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 34 vs 284 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Dingley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dingley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leicester had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dingley recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 284).