Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE16 · Northamptonshire
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE18 · Leicestershire
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dingley has less crime — 28 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
Wigston recorded substantially more crime than Dingley in February 2026 — 197 incidents compared to 28, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dingley sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Wigston has more Anti-social behaviour (33). Dingley is below the national average while Wigston is above, making Dingley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dingley recorded fewer crimes than Wigston — 28 vs 197 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Dingley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dingley saw higher rates of Other theft while Wigston had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dingley recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 197).