Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE10 · Leicestershire
189
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NN4 · Northamptonshire
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Northampton has less crime — 122 vs 189 incidents in February 2026.
Hinckley recorded notably higher crime than Northampton in February 2026 — 189 vs 122 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hinckley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (33) and Criminal damage & arson (19), while Northampton has more Anti-social behaviour (43) and Drugs (5). 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, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Hinckley — 122 vs 189 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes.
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 Drugs. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (122 vs 189).