Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE1 · Leicester
1,382
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LE4 · Leicester
201
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Leicester has less crime — 201 vs 1,382 incidents in February 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Leicester in February 2026 — 1,382 incidents compared to 201, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Public order (153), while Leicester has more Other theft (20). 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 February 2026 Police data, Leicester recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 201 vs 1,382 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Public order while Leicester had more Other theft. Overall, Leicester recorded fewer total crimes (201 vs 1,382).