Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE12 · Leicestershire
361
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NN8 · Northamptonshire
373
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Loughborough has less crime — 361 vs 373 incidents in April 2026.
Loughborough and Wellingborough recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 361 and 373 incidents respectively. 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, Loughborough recorded fewer crimes than Wellingborough — 361 vs 373 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Wellingborough is above the national average.
In April 2026, Loughborough's top crime category was Shoplifting (93 incidents) while Wellingborough's was Violence & sexual offences (116 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.