Freemen/Saffron vs Loughborough Central

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Freemen/Saffron Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Loughborough Central Leicestershire Police

      Freemen/Saffron vs Loughborough Central Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Freemen/Saffron
      Leicestershire Police
      2,531 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.7% trend
      31.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Loughborough Central
      Leicestershire Police
      2,857 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.2% trend
      43% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Freemen/Saffron
      B Loughborough Central
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,531
      2,857
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,245
      2,892
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.7%
      ↓1.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.6%
      43%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Freemen/Saffron
      B Loughborough Central
      Violent Crime
      908 ↑8%
      800 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      213 ↑18%
      396 ↑12%
      Other Theft
      116 ↓7%
      222 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      105 ↑64%
      151 ↓7%
      Burglary
      63 ↑17%
      168 ↑7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      345 ↑11%
      203 ↑0%
      Drugs
      163 ↑4%
      68 ↑42%
      Public Order
      291 ↑19%
      222 ↓17%
      Robbery
      24 ↑118%
      28 ↓13%
      Shoplifting
      157 ↑17%
      370 ↑1%
      Theft from Person
      16 ↑14%
      29 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      55 ↑90%
      135 ↑42%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↓26%
      27 ↓4%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑7%
      38 ↑6%
      Overall Verdict
      B Loughborough Central is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Freemen/Saffron safer than Loughborough Central?

      Freemen/Saffron has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,531 crimes in the last 12 months. Loughborough Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,857 crimes. Loughborough Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Freemen/Saffron vs Loughborough Central?

      Freemen/Saffron shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Loughborough Central shows -1.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Freemen/Saffron and Loughborough Central?

      In Freemen/Saffron, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (908 incidents). In Loughborough Central, it is Violent Crime (800 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Freemen/Saffron and Loughborough Central?

      Freemen/Saffron recorded 213 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Loughborough Central recorded 396. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Freemen/Saffron vs Loughborough Central?

      Violent crime in Freemen/Saffron totalled 908 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 800 in Loughborough Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Freemen/Saffron and Loughborough Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Freemen/Saffron recorded 2,245 crimes (now 2,531, a change of +12.7%). Loughborough Central recorded 2,892 crimes previously (now 2,857, -1.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Freemen/Saffron and Loughborough Central?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Freemen/Saffron has a resolution rate of 31.6% and Loughborough Central has 43%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Freemen/Saffron and Loughborough Central?

      Freemen/Saffron falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Loughborough Central is covered by Leicestershire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Freemen/Saffron and Loughborough Central?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Freemen/Saffron or Loughborough Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Freemen/Saffron and Loughborough Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.