Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE3 · Leicester
328
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE5 · Leicester
310
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leicester has less crime — 310 vs 328 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester and Leicester recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 328 and 310 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (46), while Leicester has more Public order (35). 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, Leicester recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 310 vs 328 incidents. That is 5% 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 Leicester had more Public order. Overall, Leicester recorded fewer total crimes (310 vs 328).