Crime in Loughborough Southfields: statistics, rates and trends
1,852 crimes were recorded in Loughborough Southfields in the 12 months to August 2026, 236.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Loughborough Southfields at a glance
- Crime trends in Loughborough Southfields
- Types of crime in Loughborough Southfields
- Loughborough Southfields compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Loughborough Southfields
- What happened after crimes were reported in Loughborough Southfields
- Demographics of Loughborough Southfields
- Questions about crime in Loughborough Southfields
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (548), shoplifting (279) and anti-social behaviour (248) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 138th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Loughborough Southfields | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,852 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 236.6 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,827 | 188,385 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Loughborough Southfields peaked in the year to August 2019 (2,049 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,483). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,852 | 236.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,752 | 223.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,697 | 216.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,726 | 220.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,936 | 247.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,483 | 189.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,600 | 204.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,049 | 261.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,992 | 254.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 156 |
| July 2026 | 165 |
| June 2026 | 183 |
| May 2026 | 174 |
| April 2026 | 142 |
| March 2026 | 194 |
| February 2026 | 136 |
| January 2026 | 120 |
| December 2025 | 118 |
| November 2025 | 149 |
| October 2025 | 178 |
| September 2025 | 137 |
Compared with England and Wales, Loughborough Southfields recorded notably more bicycle theft (7.9 times the national rate), shoplifting (4.2 times the national rate) and burglary (3.6 times the national rate). On the year before, burglary rose from 78 to 99 and shoplifting rose from 229 to 279, while public order fell from 186 to 158.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 548 | 70.0 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 279 | 35.6 | 8.5 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 248 | 31.7 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Public order | 158 | 20.2 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 129 | 16.5 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 125 | 16.0 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Burglary | 99 | 12.6 | 3.6 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 74 | 9.5 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Drugs | 52 | 6.6 | 3.3 | +21% |
| Bicycle theft | 51 | 6.5 | 0.8 | +2% |
| Other crime | 26 | 3.3 | 2.1 | +8% |
| Theft from the person | 24 | 3.1 | 1.7 | +4% |
| Robbery | 22 | 2.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 2.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Loughborough Southfields has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Loughborough Southfields |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loughborough East | 1,963 | 152.2 | -36% |
| Loughborough Storer | 1,005 | 120.5 | -49% |
| Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe | 853 | 80.0 | -66% |
| Loughborough Ashby | 653 | 53.3 | -77% |
| Loughborough Woodthorpe | 372 | 73.6 | -69% |
| Loughborough Nanpantan | 124 | 41.3 | -83% |
| Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre | 670 | 71.3 | -70% |
| Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle | 450 | 60.0 | -75% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Loughborough Southfields over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Swan Street” (205).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Swan Street | 205 |
| On or near Mills Yard | 115 |
| On or near The Rushes | 105 |
| On or near Parking Area | 100 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 86 |
| On or near George Yard | 75 |
| On or near Market Place | 67 |
| On or near A5125 | 55 |
| On or near Broad Street | 53 |
| On or near Orchard Street | 53 |
Of the 1,604 crimes in Loughborough Southfields with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 248 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 794 | 49.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 368 | 22.9% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 113 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 6.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 72 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 62 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 23 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Loughborough Southfields has an estimated population of 7,827 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (52.2%, against 7.9%), more private renting (42%, against 20%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (8.3%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Loughborough Southfields average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Loughborough Southfields | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 35.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 52.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 41.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Loughborough Southfields a safe place to live?
Loughborough Southfields recorded 236.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 138th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Loughborough Southfields?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 548 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (279).
Is crime in Loughborough Southfields going up or down?
Recorded crime in Loughborough Southfields was up 6% on the year before: 1,852 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,752 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Loughborough Southfields?
About 7,827 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Loughborough Southfields?
Loughborough Southfields is policed by Leicestershire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.