Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE3 · Leicester
328
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LE4 · Leicester
201
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Leicester has less crime — 201 vs 328 incidents in February 2026.
Leicester recorded notably higher crime than Leicester in February 2026 — 328 vs 201 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (49), while Leicester has more Other theft (20). 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 — 201 vs 328 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Leicester had more Other theft. Overall, Leicester recorded fewer total crimes (201 vs 328).