Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE11 · Leicestershire
422
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN4 · Northamptonshire
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Northampton has less crime — 122 vs 422 incidents in February 2026.
Loughborough recorded substantially more crime than Northampton in February 2026 — 422 incidents compared to 122, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Loughborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (80), while Northampton has more Drugs (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 122 vs 422 incidents. That is 71% 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 Drugs. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (122 vs 422).