Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE1 · Leicester
1,382
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LE11 · Leicestershire
422
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Loughborough has less crime — 422 vs 1,382 incidents in February 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Loughborough in February 2026 — 1,382 incidents compared to 422, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Public order (153), while Loughborough has more Shoplifting (80). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Loughborough recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 422 vs 1,382 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Public order while Loughborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Loughborough recorded fewer total crimes (422 vs 1,382).