Barkby vs Loughborough — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Barkby

LE7 · Leicestershire

67

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences30
  • Anti-social behaviour15
  • Shoplifting6

Loughborough

LE11 · Leicestershire

422

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences130
  • Shoplifting80
  • Anti-social behaviour41

Barkby has less crime — 67 vs 422 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Loughborough recorded substantially more crime than Barkby in February 2026 — 422 incidents compared to 67, a 6.3x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Loughborough records significantly more (130 vs 30 incidents). Barkby is below the national average while Loughborough is above, making Barkby the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barkby or Loughborough safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Barkby recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 67 vs 422 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Barkby is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Barkby and Loughborough?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Barkby recorded 30 incidents of this type vs 130 in Loughborough. Overall, Barkby had fewer total crimes (67 vs 422).

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