Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE1 · Leicester
1,384
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN8 · Northamptonshire
390
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Wellingborough has less crime — 390 vs 1,384 incidents in February 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Wellingborough in February 2026 — 1,384 incidents compared to 390, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Public order (153), while Wellingborough has more Criminal damage & arson (31). 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, Wellingborough recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 390 vs 1,384 incidents. That is 72% 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 Wellingborough had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wellingborough recorded fewer total crimes (390 vs 1,384).