Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN9 · Northamptonshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE1 · Leicester
1,384
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Irthlingborough has less crime — 16 vs 1,384 incidents in February 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Irthlingborough in February 2026 — 1,384 incidents compared to 16, a 86.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Irthlingborough sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Leicester has more Public order (153). Irthlingborough is below the national average while Leicester is above, making Irthlingborough the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Irthlingborough recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 16 vs 1,384 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Irthlingborough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Irthlingborough saw higher rates of Other theft while Leicester had more Public order. Overall, Irthlingborough recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 1,384).