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

LE5 · Leicester

310

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences133
  • Criminal damage & arson36
  • Public order35

Hawkes End has less crime — 16 vs 310 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Hawkes End in April 2026 — 310 incidents compared to 16, a 19.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hawkes End sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2), while Leicester has more Public order (35). 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 310 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Hawkes End is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hawkes End saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Leicester had more Public order. Overall, Hawkes End recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 310).

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