Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE9 · Leicestershire
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LE12 · Leicestershire
361
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hinckley has less crime — 12 vs 361 incidents in April 2026.
Loughborough recorded substantially more crime than Hinckley in April 2026 — 361 incidents compared to 12, a 30.1x difference. Hinckley is below the national average while Loughborough is above, making Hinckley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hinckley recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 12 vs 361 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Hinckley is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Hinckley's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (10 incidents) while Loughborough's was Shoplifting (93 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.