Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE4 · Leicester
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LE18 · Leicestershire
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Wigston has less crime — 197 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Leicester and Wigston recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 199 and 197 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Other theft (20), while Wigston has more Shoplifting (19). 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, Wigston recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 197 vs 199 incidents. That is 1% 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 Wigston had more Shoplifting. Overall, Wigston recorded fewer total crimes (197 vs 199).