Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN5 · Northamptonshire
318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE6 · Leicestershire
38
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Groby has less crime — 38 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.
Duston recorded substantially more crime than Groby in April 2026 — 318 incidents compared to 38, a 8.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Duston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Groby has more Criminal damage & arson (6). Duston sits above the national average for recorded crime while Groby is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Groby recorded fewer crimes than Duston — 38 vs 318 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Groby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Duston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Groby had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Groby recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 318).