Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE12 · Leicestershire
300
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN4 · Northamptonshire
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Northampton has less crime — 122 vs 300 incidents in February 2026.
Loughborough recorded notably higher crime than Northampton in February 2026 — 300 vs 122 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Loughborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (42), 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 300 incidents. That is 59% 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 300).