Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE10 · Leicestershire
189
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
LE3 · Leicester
328
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hinckley has less crime — 189 vs 328 incidents in February 2026.
Leicester recorded notably higher crime than Hinckley in February 2026 — 328 vs 189 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hinckley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (33), while Leicester has more Anti-social behaviour (29). 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 328 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hinckley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leicester had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hinckley recorded fewer total crimes (189 vs 328).