Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE12 · Leicestershire
361
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN4 · Northamptonshire
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Northampton has less crime — 179 vs 361 incidents in April 2026.
Loughborough recorded notably higher crime than Northampton in April 2026 — 361 vs 179 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Loughborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (93), while Northampton has more Criminal damage & arson (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 179 vs 361 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Loughborough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Loughborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Northampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (179 vs 361).