Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE5 · Leicester
310
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN4 · Northamptonshire
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Northampton has less crime — 179 vs 310 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded notably higher crime than Northampton in April 2026 — 310 vs 179 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Public order (35), while Northampton has more Anti-social behaviour (46). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 179 vs 310 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Public order while Northampton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (179 vs 310).