Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE75 · Derbyshire
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
LE12 · Leicestershire
300
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Heanor has less crime — 132 vs 300 incidents in February 2026.
Loughborough recorded notably higher crime than Heanor in February 2026 — 300 vs 132 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heanor sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Loughborough has more Shoplifting (42). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Heanor recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 132 vs 300 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Loughborough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Heanor saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Loughborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Heanor recorded fewer total crimes (132 vs 300).