Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE11 · Leicestershire
422
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN1 · Northamptonshire
888
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Loughborough has less crime — 422 vs 888 incidents in February 2026.
Northampton recorded notably higher crime than Loughborough in February 2026 — 888 vs 422 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Loughborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (80), while Northampton has more Vehicle crime (69). 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 Northampton — 422 vs 888 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Northampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Loughborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Northampton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Loughborough recorded fewer total crimes (422 vs 888).