Crime in Loughborough Storer: statistics, rates and trends
1,005 crimes were recorded in Loughborough Storer in the 12 months to August 2026, 120.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Loughborough Storer at a glance
- Crime trends in Loughborough Storer
- Types of crime in Loughborough Storer
- Loughborough Storer compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Loughborough Storer
- What happened after crimes were reported in Loughborough Storer
- Demographics of Loughborough Storer
- Questions about crime in Loughborough Storer
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (257), violence and sexual offences (203) and anti-social behaviour (144) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 817th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Loughborough Storer | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,005 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 120.5 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,340 | 188,385 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Loughborough Storer peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,111 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (827). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,005 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 912 | 109.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,010 | 121.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 827 | 99.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,111 | 133.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 833 | 99.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 839 | 100.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 857 | 102.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 888 | 106.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| July 2026 | 78 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 94 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 102 |
| December 2025 | 81 |
| November 2025 | 76 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 103 |
Compared with England and Wales, Loughborough Storer recorded notably more shoplifting (3.6 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate) and burglary (76% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (29% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 167 to 257 and public order rose from 48 to 62, while other theft fell from 75 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 257 | 30.8 | 8.5 | +54% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 203 | 24.3 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 17.3 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 10.7 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 84 | 10.1 | 5.0 | +18% |
| Public order | 62 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Other theft | 57 | 6.8 | 6.4 | -24% |
| Burglary | 52 | 6.2 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Robbery | 17 | 2.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Loughborough Storer; the highest is Loughborough Southfields (236.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Loughborough Nanpantan (41.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Loughborough Storer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loughborough Southfields | 1,852 | 236.6 | +96% |
| Loughborough East | 1,963 | 152.2 | +26% |
| Loughborough Ashby | 653 | 53.3 | -56% |
| Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre | 670 | 71.3 | -41% |
| Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe | 853 | 80.0 | -34% |
| Loughborough Nanpantan | 124 | 41.3 | -66% |
| Loughborough Woodthorpe | 372 | 73.6 | -39% |
| Shepshed East | 577 | 82.1 | -32% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Loughborough Storer over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (136).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 136 |
| On or near Royal Way | 79 |
| On or near Supermarket | 72 |
| On or near Barnsdale Close | 26 |
| On or near Byron Street Extension | 24 |
| On or near Warwick Way | 24 |
| On or near Hastings Street | 23 |
| On or near Oakham Close | 23 |
| On or near Cotton Way | 22 |
| On or near A6 | 21 |
Of the 861 crimes in Loughborough Storer with a recorded outcome, 59% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 144 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 512 | 59.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 176 | 20.4% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 5.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Loughborough Storer has an estimated population of 8,340 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (41.9%, against 7.9%), more private renting (39%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Loughborough Storer average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Loughborough Storer | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 39.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 41.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 39.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Loughborough Storer a safe place to live?
Loughborough Storer recorded 120.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 817th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Loughborough Storer?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 257 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (203).
Is crime in Loughborough Storer going up or down?
Recorded crime in Loughborough Storer was up 10% on the year before: 1,005 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 912 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Loughborough Storer?
About 8,340 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Loughborough Storer?
Loughborough Storer 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.