Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE1 · Leicester
1,382
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LE2 · Leicester
276
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Oadby has less crime — 276 vs 1,382 incidents in February 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Oadby in February 2026 — 1,382 incidents compared to 276, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Public order (153), while Oadby has more Criminal damage & arson (32). 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, Oadby recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 276 vs 1,382 incidents. That is 80% 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 Oadby had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Oadby recorded fewer total crimes (276 vs 1,382).