Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE10 · Leicestershire
210
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN2 · Northamptonshire
281
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hinckley has less crime — 210 vs 281 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton saw somewhat more crime than Hinckley in April 2026 (281 vs 210 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hinckley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Northampton has more Public order (25). 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 Northampton — 210 vs 281 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Northampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hinckley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Northampton had more Public order. Overall, Hinckley recorded fewer total crimes (210 vs 281).