Hawkes End vs Leicester — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hawkes End

CV7 · Coventry

16

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Criminal damage & arson3
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Leicester

LE4 · Leicester

284

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences95
  • Anti-social behaviour51
  • Criminal damage & arson29

Hawkes End has less crime — 16 vs 284 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Hawkes End in April 2026 — 284 incidents compared to 16, a 17.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Leicester records significantly more (95 vs 8 incidents). Hawkes End is below the national average while Leicester is above, making Hawkes End the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hawkes End or Leicester safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hawkes End recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 16 vs 284 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Hawkes End is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Hawkes End and Leicester?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Hawkes End recorded 8 incidents of this type vs 95 in Leicester. Overall, Hawkes End had fewer total crimes (16 vs 284).

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