Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE5 · Leicester
289
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CV13 · Leicestershire
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Market Bosworth has less crime — 4 vs 289 incidents in February 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Market Bosworth in February 2026 — 289 incidents compared to 4, a 72.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (124) and Anti-social behaviour (34), while Market Bosworth has more Public order (2) and Vehicle crime (1). Leicester sits above the national average for recorded crime while Market Bosworth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Market Bosworth recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 4 vs 289 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Market Bosworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Market Bosworth had more Public order and Vehicle crime. Overall, Market Bosworth recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 289).