Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE1 · Leicester
1,382
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LE12 · Leicestershire
300
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Loughborough has less crime — 300 vs 1,382 incidents in February 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Loughborough in February 2026 — 1,382 incidents compared to 300, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Public order (153), while Loughborough has more Shoplifting (42). 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 — 300 vs 1,382 incidents. That is 78% 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 (300 vs 1,382).