Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE12 · Leicestershire
361
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE2 · Leicester
321
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Oadby has less crime — 321 vs 361 incidents in April 2026.
Loughborough and Oadby recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 361 and 321 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Loughborough sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (58), while Oadby has more Public order (34). 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 April 2026 Police data, Oadby recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 321 vs 361 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Loughborough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Loughborough saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Oadby had more Public order. Overall, Oadby recorded fewer total crimes (321 vs 361).