Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE2 · Leicester
321
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN10 · Northamptonshire
272
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Rushden has less crime — 272 vs 321 incidents in April 2026.
Oadby saw somewhat more crime than Rushden in April 2026 (321 vs 272 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oadby sees higher rates of Public order (34), while Rushden has more Anti-social behaviour (71). 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, Rushden recorded fewer crimes than Oadby — 272 vs 321 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. Oadby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Oadby saw higher rates of Public order while Rushden had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Rushden recorded fewer total crimes (272 vs 321).