Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE11 · Leicestershire
422
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN3 · Northamptonshire
265
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Northampton has less crime — 265 vs 422 incidents in February 2026.
Loughborough recorded notably higher crime than Northampton in February 2026 — 422 vs 265 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Loughborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (80), while Northampton has more Vehicle crime (39). 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, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 265 vs 422 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Loughborough 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, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (265 vs 422).