Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE3 · Leicester
328
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN10 · Northamptonshire
272
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Rushden has less crime — 272 vs 328 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester saw somewhat more crime than Rushden in April 2026 (328 vs 272 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (42), 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 328 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Rushden had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rushden recorded fewer total crimes (272 vs 328).