Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE4 · Leicester
201
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LE5 · Leicester
289
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Leicester has less crime — 201 vs 289 incidents in February 2026.
Leicester saw somewhat more crime than Leicester in February 2026 (289 vs 201 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Other theft (20), while Leicester has more Criminal damage & arson (41). 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 Leicester — 201 vs 289 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Other theft while Leicester had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leicester recorded fewer total crimes (201 vs 289).