Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN16 · Northamptonshire
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE4 · Leicester
284
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leicester has less crime — 284 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.
Kettering saw somewhat more crime than Leicester in April 2026 (359 vs 284 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Public order (24), while Leicester has more Criminal damage & arson (29). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Leicester recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 284 vs 359 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. Kettering is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Public order while Leicester had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leicester recorded fewer total crimes (284 vs 359).