Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN5 · Northamptonshire
215
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LE4 · Leicester
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Leicester has less crime — 199 vs 215 incidents in February 2026.
Duston and Leicester recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 215 and 199 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Duston sees higher rates of Burglary (21), while Leicester has more Other theft (20). 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 February 2026 Police data, Leicester recorded fewer crimes than Duston — 199 vs 215 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes. Duston is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Duston saw higher rates of Burglary while Leicester had more Other theft. Overall, Leicester recorded fewer total crimes (199 vs 215).