Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE10 · Leicestershire
189
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NN1 · Northamptonshire
888
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hinckley has less crime — 189 vs 888 incidents in February 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Hinckley in February 2026 — 888 incidents compared to 189, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hinckley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (33) and Criminal damage & arson (19), while Northampton has more Anti-social behaviour (236) and Vehicle crime (69). 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 Northampton — 189 vs 888 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Northampton 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 Northampton had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Hinckley recorded fewer total crimes (189 vs 888).