Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN5 · Northamptonshire
215
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LE10 · Leicestershire
189
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hinckley has less crime — 189 vs 215 incidents in February 2026.
Duston and Hinckley recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 215 and 189 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Duston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (37) and Burglary (21), while Hinckley has more Shoplifting (33) and Criminal damage & arson (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hinckley recorded fewer crimes than Duston — 189 vs 215 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Duston is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Duston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while Hinckley had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hinckley recorded fewer total crimes (189 vs 215).