Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE15 · Rutland
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LE18 · Leicestershire
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hambleton has less crime — 4 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.
Wigston recorded substantially more crime than Hambleton in April 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 4, a 42.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hambleton sees higher rates of Weapons possession (2) and Drugs (1), while Wigston has more Violence & sexual offences (76) and Anti-social behaviour (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hambleton recorded fewer crimes than Wigston — 4 vs 168 incidents. That is 98% 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 Wigston had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hambleton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 168).