Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE9 · Leicestershire
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN4 · Northamptonshire
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hinckley has less crime — 4 vs 122 incidents in February 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Hinckley in February 2026 — 122 incidents compared to 4, a 30.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hinckley sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Vehicle crime (1), 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, Hinckley recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 4 vs 122 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Hinckley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hinckley saw higher rates of Other theft and Vehicle crime while Northampton had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Hinckley recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 122).