Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE6 · Leicestershire
38
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NN1 · Northamptonshire
838
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Groby has less crime — 38 vs 838 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Groby in April 2026 — 838 incidents compared to 38, a 22.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Groby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Northampton has more Public order (57). Groby is below the national average while Northampton is above, making Groby the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Groby recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 38 vs 838 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Groby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Groby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Northampton had more Public order. Overall, Groby recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 838).