Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE11 · Leicestershire
464
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN12 · Northamptonshire
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Towcester has less crime — 66 vs 464 incidents in April 2026.
Loughborough recorded substantially more crime than Towcester in April 2026 — 464 incidents compared to 66, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Loughborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (109), while Towcester has more Other theft (6). Loughborough sits above the national average for recorded crime while Towcester is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Towcester recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 66 vs 464 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Towcester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Loughborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Towcester had more Other theft. Overall, Towcester recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 464).