Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN4 · Northamptonshire
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LE18 · Leicestershire
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Wigston has less crime — 168 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton and Wigston recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 179 and 168 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Northampton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (18), while Wigston has more Public order (18). 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, Wigston recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 168 vs 179 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Northampton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wigston had more Public order. Overall, Wigston recorded fewer total crimes (168 vs 179).