Crime in Loughborough East: statistics, rates and trends
1,954 crimes were recorded in Loughborough East in the 12 months to July 2026, 151.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Loughborough East at a glance
- Crime trends in Loughborough East
- Types of crime in Loughborough East
- Loughborough East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Loughborough East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Loughborough East
- Population and deprivation in Loughborough East
- Questions about crime in Loughborough East
- About this data
1,954 crimes were recorded in Loughborough East in the 12 months to July 2026, 151.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 676 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Loughborough East has the 420th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Loughborough East | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,954 | 15,116 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 151.5 | 80.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,900 | 188,385 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Loughborough East was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,485 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,954). Over the whole period it fell 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,954 | 151.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,966 | 152.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,040 | 158.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,386 | 185.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,485 | 192.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,086 | 161.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,986 | 154.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,095 | 162.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,013 | 156.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 191 |
| June 2026 | 223 |
| May 2026 | 185 |
| April 2026 | 169 |
| March 2026 | 165 |
| February 2026 | 143 |
| January 2026 | 158 |
| December 2025 | 124 |
| November 2025 | 126 |
| October 2025 | 166 |
| September 2025 | 146 |
| August 2025 | 158 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Loughborough East over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in drugs (+26%) and shoplifting (+22%). The largest falls were in burglary (-22%) and public order (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 676 | 52.4 | 1.53 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 311 | 24.1 | 1.57 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 182 | 14.1 | 1.70 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 160 | 12.4 | 1.83 | -4% |
| Public order | 160 | 12.4 | 1.87 | -14% |
| Other theft | 111 | 8.6 | 1.35 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 87 | 6.7 | 1.37 | -4% |
| Burglary | 80 | 6.2 | 1.75 | -22% |
| Drugs | 59 | 4.6 | 1.40 | +26% |
| Other crime | 46 | 3.6 | 1.69 | -8% |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 2.0 | 2.45 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.8 | 1.84 | +64% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.5 | 1.09 | +46% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 1.1 | 0.64 | -12% |
Violence and sexual offences in Loughborough East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Loughborough East recorded 676 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 34.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Loughborough East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Loughborough East recorded 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Loughborough East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Loughborough East recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Loughborough East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Loughborough East recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Loughborough East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Loughborough East recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Loughborough East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Loughborough East recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Loughborough East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Loughborough East recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Loughborough East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Loughborough East recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Loughborough East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Loughborough East recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Loughborough East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Loughborough East recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Loughborough East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Loughborough East recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Loughborough East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Loughborough East recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Loughborough East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Loughborough East recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Loughborough East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Loughborough East recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Loughborough East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Loughborough East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Loughborough East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loughborough Southfields | 1,838 | 234.8 | +55% |
| Loughborough Storer | 991 | 118.8 | -22% |
| Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe | 889 | 83.4 | -45% |
| Loughborough Ashby | 628 | 51.2 | -66% |
| Loughborough Woodthorpe | 381 | 75.4 | -50% |
| Loughborough Nanpantan | 130 | 43.3 | -71% |
| Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre | 640 | 68.1 | -55% |
| Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle | 448 | 59.7 | -61% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Loughborough East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 72 |
| On or near Pinfold Gate | 68 |
| On or near Sparrow Hill | 59 |
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Rutland Street | 54 |
| On or near Deer Acre | 48 |
| On or near Hume Street | 47 |
| On or near Gregory Street | 44 |
| On or near Baxter Gate | 41 |
| On or near Biggin Street | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Loughborough East over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 598 | 30.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 574 | 29.4% |
| Not recorded | 311 | 15.9% |
| Under investigation | 161 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 106 | 5.4% |
| Local resolution | 56 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 26 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 9 | 0.5% |
Loughborough East has an estimated population of 12,900. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Loughborough East sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Loughborough East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.7% |
| Social rented homes | 27.4% |
| Private rented homes | 30.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.9% |
Is Loughborough East a safe place to live?
Loughborough East recorded 151.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Loughborough East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 676 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (311).
Is crime in Loughborough East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Loughborough East was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,954 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,966 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Loughborough East?
Loughborough East is policed by Leicestershire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Loughborough East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.