Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE12 · Leicestershire
300
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NN14 · Northamptonshire
96
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Warkton has less crime — 96 vs 300 incidents in February 2026.
Loughborough recorded substantially more crime than Warkton in February 2026 — 300 incidents compared to 96, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Loughborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (42), while Warkton has more Criminal damage & arson (8). Loughborough sits above the national average for recorded crime while Warkton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Warkton recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 96 vs 300 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Warkton 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 Warkton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Warkton recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 300).