Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE15 · Rutland
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LE12 · Leicestershire
361
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hambleton has less crime — 4 vs 361 incidents in April 2026.
Loughborough recorded substantially more crime than Hambleton in April 2026 — 361 incidents compared to 4, a 90.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hambleton sees higher rates of Weapons possession (2) and Drugs (1), while Loughborough has more Shoplifting (93) and Violence & sexual offences (90). Hambleton is below the national average while Loughborough is above, making Hambleton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hambleton recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 4 vs 361 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Hambleton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hambleton saw higher rates of Weapons possession and Drugs while Loughborough had more Shoplifting and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Hambleton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 361).