Leicestershire Police

Is Loughborough South Safe?

Crime statistics for Loughborough South. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 24 months: June 2024 – May 2026 2,246 crimes
9 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,246 Crimes (last 24 months)
55.4% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↓5% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 2,246 total crimes recorded in Loughborough South

Violent Crime
665 29.6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
353 15.7%
Shoplifting
328 14.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
213 9.5%
Other Theft
161 7.2%
Burglary
136 6.1%
Public Order
129 5.7%
Vehicle Crime
113 5%
Other Crime
42 1.9%
Bicycle Theft
39 1.7%
Drugs
34 1.5%
Theft from Person
12 0.5%
Robbery
11 0.5%
Possession of Weapons
10 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Loughborough South — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loughborough South safe?

Loughborough South has a CrimeRadar safety score of 9/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,094 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Loughborough South are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Loughborough South in the last 12 months?

1,094 crimes were recorded in Loughborough South in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 5% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,152 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 665 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Loughborough South?

The most common crime in Loughborough South is Violent Crime, with 665 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 60.8% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Loughborough South increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Loughborough South is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 5% — from 1,152 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,094 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Loughborough South?

Loughborough South has a safety score of 9 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Loughborough South compare to the Leicestershire Police average?

Loughborough South has a safety score of 9/100, while the Leicestershire Police force area average is 15/100. Loughborough South is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Loughborough South?

55.4% of crimes recorded in Loughborough South resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Leicestershire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Loughborough South?

665 violent crimes were recorded in Loughborough South in the last 12 months — representing 60.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 353 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Loughborough South last updated?

The crime data for Loughborough South was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Loughborough South with other areas?

You can compare Loughborough South with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: May 2026.