Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE10 · Leicestershire
189
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
LE4 · Leicester
201
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hinckley has less crime — 189 vs 201 incidents in February 2026.
Hinckley and Leicester recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 189 and 201 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hinckley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (33) and Criminal damage & arson (19), while Leicester has more Anti-social behaviour (33) and Other theft (20). 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 201 incidents. That is 6% 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 Other theft. Overall, Hinckley recorded fewer total crimes (189 vs 201).