Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN5 · Northamptonshire
318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE4 · Leicester
284
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leicester has less crime — 284 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.
Duston and Leicester recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 318 and 284 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Duston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Leicester has more Criminal damage & arson (29). 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, Leicester recorded fewer crimes than Duston — 284 vs 318 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Duston 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leicester recorded fewer total crimes (284 vs 318).