Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN5 · Northamptonshire
318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE1 · Leicester
1,488
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Duston has less crime — 318 vs 1,488 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Duston in April 2026 — 1,488 incidents compared to 318, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Duston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Leicester has more Public order (198). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Duston recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 318 vs 1,488 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Duston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leicester had more Public order. Overall, Duston recorded fewer total crimes (318 vs 1,488).