Loughborough Central vs Oadby

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Loughborough Central Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Oadby Leicestershire Police

      Loughborough Central vs Oadby Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Loughborough Central
      Leicestershire Police
      2,857 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.2% trend
      43% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Oadby
      Leicestershire Police
      1,263 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      20.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Loughborough Central
      B Oadby
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,857
      1,263
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,892
      1,359
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.2%
      ↓7.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      43%
      20.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Loughborough Central
      B Oadby
      Violent Crime
      800 ↓4%
      531 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      396 ↑12%
      162 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      222 ↓16%
      77 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      151 ↓7%
      64 ↓15%
      Burglary
      168 ↑7%
      62 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      203 ↑0%
      92 ↓15%
      Drugs
      68 ↑42%
      41 ↑3%
      Public Order
      222 ↓17%
      117 ↓13%
      Robbery
      28 ↓13%
      7 ↑75%
      Shoplifting
      370 ↑1%
      47 ↓38%
      Theft from Person
      29 ↓29%
      5 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      135 ↑42%
      29 ↑32%
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↓4%
      8 ↓38%
      Other Crime
      38 ↑6%
      21 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Loughborough Central safer than Oadby?

      Loughborough Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,857 crimes in the last 12 months. Oadby has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,263 crimes. Loughborough Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Loughborough Central vs Oadby?

      Loughborough Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Oadby shows -7.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Loughborough Central and Oadby?

      In Loughborough Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (800 incidents). In Oadby, it is Violent Crime (531 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Loughborough Central and Oadby?

      Loughborough Central recorded 396 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oadby recorded 162. 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 Loughborough Central vs Oadby?

      Violent crime in Loughborough Central totalled 800 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 531 in Oadby. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Loughborough Central and Oadby in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Loughborough Central recorded 2,892 crimes (now 2,857, a change of -1.2%). Oadby recorded 1,359 crimes previously (now 1,263, -7.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Loughborough Central and Oadby?

      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. Loughborough Central has a resolution rate of 43% and Oadby has 20.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Loughborough Central and Oadby?

      Loughborough Central falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Oadby 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 Loughborough Central and Oadby?

      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 Loughborough Central or Oadby on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Loughborough Central and Oadby. 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.