Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE75 · Derbyshire
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LE3 · Leicester
328
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Heanor has less crime — 178 vs 328 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded notably higher crime than Heanor in April 2026 — 328 vs 178 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heanor sees higher rates of Public order (12), while Leicester has more Criminal damage & arson (42). 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, Heanor recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 178 vs 328 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Heanor saw higher rates of Public order while Leicester had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Heanor recorded fewer total crimes (178 vs 328).