Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN4 · Northamptonshire
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
LE18 · Leicestershire
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Northampton has less crime — 122 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
Wigston recorded notably higher crime than Northampton in February 2026 — 197 vs 122 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Northampton sees higher rates of Drugs (5), while Wigston has more Shoplifting (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Wigston — 122 vs 197 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Wigston is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Northampton saw higher rates of Drugs while Wigston had more Shoplifting. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (122 vs 197).