Dingley vs Loughborough — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dingley

LE16 · Northamptonshire

34

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Shoplifting9
  • Anti-social behaviour6

Loughborough

LE11 · Leicestershire

464

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences112
  • Shoplifting109
  • Anti-social behaviour70

Dingley has less crime — 34 vs 464 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Loughborough recorded substantially more crime than Dingley in April 2026 — 464 incidents compared to 34, a 13.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Loughborough records significantly more (112 vs 12 incidents). Dingley is below the national average while Loughborough is above, making Dingley the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dingley or Loughborough safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dingley recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 34 vs 464 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Dingley is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Dingley recorded 12 incidents of this type vs 112 in Loughborough. Overall, Dingley had fewer total crimes (34 vs 464).

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