Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE15 · Rutland
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LE5 · Leicester
310
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hambleton has less crime — 4 vs 310 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Hambleton in April 2026 — 310 incidents compared to 4, a 77.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hambleton sees higher rates of Weapons possession (2) and Drugs (1), while Leicester has more Violence & sexual offences (133) and Criminal damage & arson (36). Hambleton is below the national average while Leicester is above, making Hambleton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hambleton recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 4 vs 310 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Hambleton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hambleton saw higher rates of Weapons possession and Drugs while Leicester had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hambleton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 310).