Hinckley vs Kettering — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Hinckley

LE9 · Leicestershire

12

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Kettering

NN15 · Northamptonshire

108

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Other theft9

Hinckley has less crime — 12 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Kettering recorded substantially more crime than Hinckley in April 2026 — 108 incidents compared to 12, a 9.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Kettering records significantly more (41 vs 10 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hinckley or Kettering safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hinckley recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 12 vs 108 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Hinckley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Hinckley and Kettering?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Hinckley recorded 10 incidents of this type vs 41 in Kettering. Overall, Hinckley had fewer total crimes (12 vs 108).

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