Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE4 · Leicester
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN8 · Northamptonshire
390
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Leicester has less crime — 199 vs 390 incidents in February 2026.
Wellingborough recorded notably higher crime than Leicester in February 2026 — 390 vs 199 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Other theft (20), while Wellingborough has more Criminal damage & arson (31). 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 Wellingborough — 199 vs 390 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Wellingborough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Other theft while Wellingborough had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leicester recorded fewer total crimes (199 vs 390).