Based on April 2026 Police data, Kilby (LE8) recorded the lowest crime rate in Leicestershire, with 3 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Loughborough (LE11) recorded 454 crimes in the same period — more than 151x the crime count of the safest area. The 16 postcode areas analysed in Leicestershire span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, burglary is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Kilby (LE8) is the safest area in Leicestershire, recording 3 crimes — 97% fewer than the average across the 16 areas analysed. Burglary was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Loughborough (LE11) recorded the most crime in Leicestershire in April 2026, with 454 incidents. Shoplifting was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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