Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE1 · Leicester
1,488
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE2 · Leicester
321
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Oadby has less crime — 321 vs 1,488 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Oadby in April 2026 — 1,488 incidents compared to 321, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (177), while Oadby has more Shoplifting (50). 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, Oadby recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 321 vs 1,488 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Oadby had more Shoplifting. Overall, Oadby recorded fewer total crimes (321 vs 1,488).