Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE3 · Leicester
328
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN1 · Northamptonshire
888
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Leicester has less crime — 328 vs 888 incidents in February 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Leicester in February 2026 — 888 incidents compared to 328, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (49), while Northampton has more Vehicle crime (69). 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, Leicester recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 328 vs 888 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Northampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Northampton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Leicester recorded fewer total crimes (328 vs 888).