Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE10 · Leicestershire
210
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE1 · Leicester
1,488
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hinckley has less crime — 210 vs 1,488 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Hinckley in April 2026 — 1,488 incidents compared to 210, a 7.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hinckley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Leicester has more Public order (198). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hinckley recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 210 vs 1,488 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hinckley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leicester had more Public order. Overall, Hinckley recorded fewer total crimes (210 vs 1,488).