Loughborough Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Loughborough's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 10.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 29.9% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This elevated rate is driven primarily by a significant concentration of violent crimes, which accounted for 29.1% of all recorded incidents. Violence and sexual offences in the area reached 198 cases, 9% above the UK average, while shoplifting at 98 incidents represented a striking 122% above the national rate. These figures suggest a combination of local demographics and environmental factors. As a built-up area within Charnwood, Loughborough combines urban and semi-rural characteristics, with its proximity to the University of Loughborough likely influencing crime patterns. The seasonal context of October, with clocks going back and darker evenings, may have contributed to increased incidents of violence and anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14.3% of all crimes. Anti-social behaviour itself was 11% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the impact of Halloween-related activity in the town's central areas. The high rate of bicycle theft—400% above the UK average—could be attributed to the town's cycling infrastructure, with both students and commuters creating opportunities for theft. This combination of factors presents a distinct crime profile for Loughborough compared to the broader UK context, with specific localised challenges requiring targeted policing strategies.

October 2025 saw a 275% surge in drug-related crimes, rising from 4 to 15 incidents. This sharp increase may be linked to seasonal factors or shifts in local enforcement patterns. Meanwhile, bicycle theft rose by 81.3% (16 to 29), a figure that is 400% above the UK average. This anomaly could be attributed to Loughborough's cycling infrastructure, with the University of Loughborough and commuter routes creating opportunities for theft. Conversely, public order offences declined by 41.8%, reflecting the impact of recent community initiatives or seasonal changes in social activity. The rate of shoplifting in the area remains 122% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 19% below UK levels for public order crimes. These divergent trends highlight the combination of specific location features and broader national crime patterns.

Loughborough's crime rate in October 2025 rose to 10.0 per 1,000 residents, a 10.9% increase from the previous month's 9.0 per 1,000. This marks the highest rate recorded in the area since January 2024. On a daily basis, 22 crimes were reported each day in October, translating to one reported crime for every 100 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate suggests that residents face a higher frequency of crime compared to the national average, though localised factors may amplify this perception. The population-scaled perspective reveals that 68,071 residents in Loughborough experienced a total of 680 crimes, with violent crimes accounting for nearly 30% of the total. This concentration of violent incidents may reflect seasonal dynamics, such as the impact of darker evenings and Halloween-related activity, which could influence both victimisation and policing priorities in the area.