Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE5 · Leicester
310
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE2 · Leicester
321
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leicester has less crime — 310 vs 321 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester and Oadby recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 310 and 321 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (36), while Oadby has more Shoplifting (50). 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 April 2026 Police data, Leicester recorded fewer crimes than Oadby — 310 vs 321 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Oadby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Oadby had more Shoplifting. Overall, Leicester recorded fewer total crimes (310 vs 321).