Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN13 · Northamptonshire
49
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE12 · Leicestershire
300
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Brackley has less crime — 49 vs 300 incidents in February 2026.
Loughborough recorded substantially more crime than Brackley in February 2026 — 300 incidents compared to 49, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brackley sees higher rates of Public order (5), while Loughborough has more Shoplifting (42). Brackley is below the national average while Loughborough is above, making Brackley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Brackley recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 49 vs 300 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Brackley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brackley saw higher rates of Public order while Loughborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Brackley recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 300).