Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE1 · Leicester
1,384
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN10 · Northamptonshire
245
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Rushden has less crime — 245 vs 1,384 incidents in February 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Rushden in February 2026 — 1,384 incidents compared to 245, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Public order (153), while Rushden has more Shoplifting (46). 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, Rushden recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 245 vs 1,384 incidents. That is 82% 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 Rushden had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rushden recorded fewer total crimes (245 vs 1,384).