Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE4 · Leicester
284
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN1 · Northamptonshire
838
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leicester has less crime — 284 vs 838 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Leicester in April 2026 — 838 incidents compared to 284, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (29), while Northampton has more Public order (57). 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 Northampton — 284 vs 838 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Northampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Northampton had more Public order. Overall, Leicester recorded fewer total crimes (284 vs 838).