Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE1 · Leicester
1,488
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN3 · Northamptonshire
309
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Northampton has less crime — 309 vs 1,488 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Northampton in April 2026 — 1,488 incidents compared to 309, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Public order (198), while Northampton has more Criminal damage & arson (28). 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, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 309 vs 1,488 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Public order while Northampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (309 vs 1,488).