Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE5 · Leicester
310
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CV13 · Leicestershire
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Market Bosworth has less crime — 6 vs 310 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Market Bosworth in April 2026 — 310 incidents compared to 6, a 51.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (36) and Public order (35), while Market Bosworth has more Other theft (2) and Burglary (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 April 2026 Police data, Market Bosworth recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 6 vs 310 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Market Bosworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Market Bosworth had more Other theft and Burglary. Overall, Market Bosworth recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 310).