Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE16 · Northamptonshire
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LE5 · Leicester
310
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dingley has less crime — 34 vs 310 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Dingley in April 2026 — 310 incidents compared to 34, a 9.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dingley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9) and Anti-social behaviour (6), while Leicester has more Criminal damage & arson (36) and Public order (35). 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 310 incidents. That is 89% 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 and Anti-social behaviour while Leicester had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Dingley recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 310).