Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE12 · Leicestershire
300
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN6 · Northamptonshire
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Spratton has less crime — 4 vs 300 incidents in February 2026.
Loughborough recorded substantially more crime than Spratton in February 2026 — 300 incidents compared to 4, a 75.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Loughborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (42), while Spratton has more Other theft (1). Loughborough sits above the national average for recorded crime while Spratton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Spratton recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 4 vs 300 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Spratton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Loughborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Spratton had more Other theft. Overall, Spratton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 300).