Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE9 · Leicestershire
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE12 · Leicestershire
300
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hinckley has less crime — 4 vs 300 incidents in February 2026.
Loughborough recorded substantially more crime than Hinckley in February 2026 — 300 incidents compared to 4, a 75.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hinckley sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Vehicle crime (1), while Loughborough has more Anti-social behaviour (43) and Shoplifting (42). Hinckley is below the national average while Loughborough is above, making Hinckley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hinckley recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 4 vs 300 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Hinckley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hinckley saw higher rates of Other theft and Vehicle crime while Loughborough had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Hinckley recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 300).