Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE1 · Leicester
1,382
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LE3 · Leicester
328
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Leicester has less crime — 328 vs 1,382 incidents in February 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Leicester in February 2026 — 1,382 incidents compared to 328, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Public order (153), while Leicester has more Criminal damage & arson (49). 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 February 2026 Police data, Leicester recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 328 vs 1,382 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Public order while Leicester had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leicester recorded fewer total crimes (328 vs 1,382).