Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE9 · Leicestershire
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NN7 · Northamptonshire
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hinckley has less crime — 12 vs 48 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Hinckley in April 2026 — 48 incidents compared to 12, a 4.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hinckley recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 12 vs 48 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Hinckley is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Hinckley's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (10 incidents) while Northampton's was Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.