Crime in Loughborough Southfields: statistics, rates and trends

1,838 crimes were recorded in Loughborough Southfields in the 12 months to July 2026, 234.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 534 reports (29% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Loughborough Southfields has the 139th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Loughborough Southfields was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,052 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,499). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Loughborough Southfields 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, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.

The largest increases were in drugs (+61%) and bicycle theft (+26%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-19%).

Violence and sexual offences in Loughborough Southfields

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Loughborough Southfields recorded 534 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (68.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 29.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Loughborough Southfields

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Loughborough Southfields recorded 273 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Loughborough Southfields

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Loughborough Southfields recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Loughborough Southfields

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Loughborough Southfields recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Loughborough Southfields

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Loughborough Southfields recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Loughborough Southfields

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Loughborough Southfields recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Loughborough Southfields

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Loughborough Southfields recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Loughborough Southfields

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Loughborough Southfields recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Loughborough Southfields

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Loughborough Southfields recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Loughborough Southfields

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Loughborough Southfields recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Loughborough Southfields

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Loughborough Southfields recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Loughborough Southfields

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Loughborough Southfields recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Loughborough Southfields

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Loughborough Southfields recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Loughborough Southfields

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Loughborough Southfields recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Loughborough Southfields, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Loughborough Southfields.

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 Southfields over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Loughborough Southfields 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.

Loughborough Southfields has an estimated population of 7,827. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Loughborough Southfields sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Southfields. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.