Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE12 · Leicestershire
300
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DE73 · Derbyshire
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Swarkestone has less crime — 4 vs 300 incidents in February 2026.
Loughborough recorded substantially more crime than Swarkestone in February 2026 — 300 incidents compared to 4, a 75.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Loughborough sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (43) and Shoplifting (42), while Swarkestone has more Criminal damage & arson (1). Loughborough sits above the national average for recorded crime while Swarkestone is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Swarkestone recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 4 vs 300 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Swarkestone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Loughborough saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Swarkestone had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Swarkestone recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 300).