Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE1 · Leicester
1,488
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN10 · Northamptonshire
272
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Rushden has less crime — 272 vs 1,488 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Rushden in April 2026 — 1,488 incidents compared to 272, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Public order (198), while Rushden has more Shoplifting (27). 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, Rushden recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 272 vs 1,488 incidents. That is 82% 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 Rushden had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rushden recorded fewer total crimes (272 vs 1,488).