Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE5 · Leicester
289
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LE11 · Leicestershire
422
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Leicester has less crime — 289 vs 422 incidents in February 2026.
Loughborough saw somewhat more crime than Leicester in February 2026 (422 vs 289 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (41), 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, Leicester recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 289 vs 422 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Loughborough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Loughborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Leicester recorded fewer total crimes (289 vs 422).