Loughborough South vs Oakham Town and Barleythorpe

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Loughborough South Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      Oakham Town and Barleythorpe Leicestershire Police

      Loughborough South vs Oakham Town and Barleythorpe Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Loughborough South
      Leicestershire Police
      1,239 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.5% trend
      36.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      18/100
      High Crime
      Oakham Town and Barleythorpe
      Leicestershire Police
      763 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.1% trend
      29.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Loughborough South
      B Oakham Town and Barleythorpe
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,239
      763
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,153
      762
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.5%
      ↑0.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.6%
      29.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Loughborough South
      B Oakham Town and Barleythorpe
      Violent Crime
      357 ↑0%
      276 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      220 ↑50%
      128 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      87 ↑6%
      50 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      64 ↑5%
      25 ↑47%
      Burglary
      54 ↓41%
      18 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      118 ↑12%
      63 ↓6%
      Drugs
      17 ↓15%
      24 ↓14%
      Public Order
      72 ↑13%
      55 ↓25%
      Robbery
      8 ↑167%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      187 ↑12%
      99 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑233%
      7 ↑133%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑16%
      4 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓33%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓27%
      6 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Oakham Town and Barleythorpe is the safer choice — scoring 18/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Loughborough South safer than Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      Loughborough South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,239 crimes in the last 12 months. Oakham Town and Barleythorpe has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 763 crimes. Oakham Town and Barleythorpe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Loughborough South vs Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      Loughborough South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Oakham Town and Barleythorpe shows +0.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Loughborough South and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      In Loughborough South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (357 incidents). In Oakham Town and Barleythorpe, it is Violent Crime (276 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Loughborough South and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      Loughborough South recorded 220 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oakham Town and Barleythorpe recorded 128. 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 South vs Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      Violent crime in Loughborough South totalled 357 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 276 in Oakham Town and Barleythorpe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Loughborough South and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Loughborough South recorded 1,153 crimes (now 1,239, a change of +7.5%). Oakham Town and Barleythorpe recorded 762 crimes previously (now 763, +0.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Loughborough South and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 36.6% and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe has 29.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Loughborough South and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      Loughborough South falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Oakham Town and Barleythorpe 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 South and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      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 South or Oakham Town and Barleythorpe on a crime map?

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

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