Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE1 · Leicester
1,488
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE12 · Leicestershire
361
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Loughborough has less crime — 361 vs 1,488 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Loughborough in April 2026 — 1,488 incidents compared to 361, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Public order (198), while Loughborough has more Shoplifting (93). 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 April 2026 Police data, Loughborough recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 361 vs 1,488 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Public order while Loughborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Loughborough recorded fewer total crimes (361 vs 1,488).