Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN16 · Northamptonshire
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE5 · Leicester
310
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leicester has less crime — 310 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.
Kettering saw somewhat more crime than Leicester in April 2026 (359 vs 310 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (102), while Leicester has more Criminal damage & arson (36). 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 — 310 vs 359 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Kettering is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Leicester had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leicester recorded fewer total crimes (310 vs 359).