Groby vs Northampton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Groby

LE6 · Leicestershire

38

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Criminal damage & arson6
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Northampton

NN4 · Northamptonshire

179

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences67
  • Anti-social behaviour46
  • Criminal damage & arson18

Groby has less crime — 38 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Groby in April 2026 — 179 incidents compared to 38, a 4.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Northampton records significantly more (67 vs 11 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Groby or Northampton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Groby recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 38 vs 179 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Groby is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Groby and Northampton?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Groby recorded 11 incidents of this type vs 67 in Northampton. Overall, Groby had fewer total crimes (38 vs 179).

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