Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE7 · Leicestershire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE5 · Leicester
289
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Barkby has less crime — 67 vs 289 incidents in February 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Barkby in February 2026 — 289 incidents compared to 67, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barkby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Leicester has more Criminal damage & arson (41). Barkby is below the national average while Leicester is above, making Barkby the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Barkby recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 67 vs 289 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Barkby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barkby saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leicester had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Barkby recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 289).