Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE10 · Leicestershire
189
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NN12 · Northamptonshire
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Towcester has less crime — 40 vs 189 incidents in February 2026.
Hinckley recorded substantially more crime than Towcester in February 2026 — 189 incidents compared to 40, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hinckley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (33) and Criminal damage & arson (19), while Towcester has more Vehicle crime (8) and Anti-social behaviour (7). 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, Towcester recorded fewer crimes than Hinckley — 40 vs 189 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Towcester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hinckley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Towcester had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Towcester recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 189).