Crime in Loughborough Woodthorpe: statistics, rates and trends
372 crimes were recorded in Loughborough Woodthorpe in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Loughborough Woodthorpe at a glance
- Crime trends in Loughborough Woodthorpe
- Types of crime in Loughborough Woodthorpe
- Loughborough Woodthorpe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Loughborough Woodthorpe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Loughborough Woodthorpe
- Demographics of Loughborough Woodthorpe
- Questions about crime in Loughborough Woodthorpe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (163), anti-social behaviour (66) and criminal damage and arson (57) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,075th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Loughborough Woodthorpe | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 372 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.6 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,052 | 188,385 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Loughborough Woodthorpe of any year here (372 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 323%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 372 | 73.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 330 | 65.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 316 | 62.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 220 | 43.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 131 | 25.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 54 | 10.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 94 | 18.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 101 | 20.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 88 | 17.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
Compared with England and Wales, Loughborough Woodthorpe recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (67% above the national rate), and notably less public order (41% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 99 to 163 and vehicle crime rose from 20 to 24, while anti-social behaviour fell from 81 to 66.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 163 | 32.3 | 34.2 | +65% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 13.1 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 11.3 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 4.8 | 5.0 | +20% |
| Public order | 20 | 4.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Loughborough Woodthorpe; 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 Woodthorpe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe | 853 | 80.0 | +9% |
| Loughborough Southfields | 1,852 | 236.6 | +221% |
| Loughborough Nanpantan | 124 | 41.3 | -44% |
| Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle | 450 | 60.0 | -19% |
| Loughborough East | 1,963 | 152.2 | +107% |
| Loughborough Ashby | 653 | 53.3 | -28% |
| Loughborough Storer | 1,005 | 120.5 | +64% |
| Barrow upon Soar | 496 | 66.0 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Loughborough Woodthorpe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bobbin Drive” (66).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bobbin Drive | 66 |
| On or near Supermarket | 36 |
| On or near John Boden Way | 32 |
| On or near Tulip Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Hazel Road | 16 |
| On or near Lily Close | 16 |
| On or near Vale Close | 14 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near Highland Drive | 7 |
| On or near Newstead Way | 7 |
Of the 306 crimes in Loughborough Woodthorpe with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 66 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 127 | 41.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 98 | 32.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 3.6% | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Loughborough Woodthorpe has an estimated population of 5,052 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (5.9%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (6.9%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Loughborough Woodthorpe average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Loughborough Woodthorpe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 72.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 50.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 6.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Loughborough Woodthorpe a safe place to live?
Loughborough Woodthorpe recorded 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,075th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Loughborough Woodthorpe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 163 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Loughborough Woodthorpe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Loughborough Woodthorpe was up 13% on the year before: 372 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 330 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Loughborough Woodthorpe?
About 5,052 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Loughborough Woodthorpe?
Loughborough Woodthorpe 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.