Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE11 · Leicestershire
422
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
MK15 · Milton Keynes
76
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Willen has less crime — 76 vs 422 incidents in February 2026.
Loughborough recorded substantially more crime than Willen in February 2026 — 422 incidents compared to 76, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Loughborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (80) and Anti-social behaviour (41), while Willen has more Criminal damage & arson (10) and Other theft (6). Loughborough sits above the national average for recorded crime while Willen is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Willen recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 76 vs 422 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Willen is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Loughborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Willen had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Willen recorded fewer total crimes (76 vs 422).