Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN9 · Northamptonshire
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LE3 · Leicester
328
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Irthlingborough has less crime — 30 vs 328 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Irthlingborough in April 2026 — 328 incidents compared to 30, a 10.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Irthlingborough sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), while Leicester has more Criminal damage & arson (42). Irthlingborough is below the national average while Leicester is above, making Irthlingborough the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Irthlingborough recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 30 vs 328 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Irthlingborough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Irthlingborough saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Leicester had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Irthlingborough recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 328).