Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE15 · Rutland
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE18 · Leicestershire
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hambleton has less crime — 1 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
Wigston recorded substantially more crime than Hambleton in February 2026 — 197 incidents compared to 1, a 197.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hambleton sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Wigston has more Violence & sexual offences (85) and Anti-social behaviour (33). Hambleton is below the national average while Wigston is above, making Hambleton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hambleton recorded fewer crimes than Wigston — 1 vs 197 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Hambleton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hambleton saw higher rates of Public order while Wigston had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hambleton recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 197).