Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN9 · Northamptonshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE18 · Leicestershire
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Irthlingborough has less crime — 16 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
Wigston recorded substantially more crime than Irthlingborough in February 2026 — 197 incidents compared to 16, a 12.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Irthlingborough sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Wigston has more Shoplifting (19). Irthlingborough is below the national average while Wigston 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 Wigston — 16 vs 197 incidents. That is 92% 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 Wigston had more Shoplifting. Overall, Irthlingborough recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 197).