Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE4 · Leicester
201
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LE2 · Leicester
276
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Leicester has less crime — 201 vs 276 incidents in February 2026.
Oadby saw somewhat more crime than Leicester in February 2026 (276 vs 201 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Other theft (20), while Oadby has more Criminal damage & arson (32). 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 Oadby — 201 vs 276 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Oadby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Other theft while Oadby had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leicester recorded fewer total crimes (201 vs 276).