Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE3 · Leicester
328
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE12 · Leicestershire
361
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leicester has less crime — 328 vs 361 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester and Loughborough recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 328 and 361 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (42), 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, Leicester recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 328 vs 361 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Loughborough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Loughborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Leicester recorded fewer total crimes (328 vs 361).