Barkby vs Loughborough — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Barkby

LE7 · Leicestershire

63

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Loughborough

LE12 · Leicestershire

361

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Shoplifting93
  • Violence & sexual offences90
  • Anti-social behaviour58

Barkby has less crime — 63 vs 361 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Loughborough recorded substantially more crime than Barkby in April 2026 — 361 incidents compared to 63, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barkby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), while Loughborough has more Shoplifting (93). 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 April 2026 Police data, Barkby recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 63 vs 361 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Barkby is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barkby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Loughborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Barkby recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 361).

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