Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE10 · Leicestershire
189
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
LE1 · Leicester
1,382
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hinckley has less crime — 189 vs 1,382 incidents in February 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Hinckley in February 2026 — 1,382 incidents compared to 189, a 7.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hinckley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (33) and Criminal damage & arson (19), while Leicester has more Anti-social behaviour (183) and Public order (153). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hinckley recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 189 vs 1,382 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hinckley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Leicester had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Hinckley recorded fewer total crimes (189 vs 1,382).