Crime Rate in Harborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harborough

The total recorded crimes in Harborough, UK in May 2025 are around 470 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harborough crime rate of 4.81 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Harborough, encompassing approximately 97,623 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (187) incidents (5.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (65) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Public order: (41) incidents (-12.77% decrease)
Harborough Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Prison with total crimes: 29
  • Harrison Road with total crimes: 10
  • Church Street with total crimes: 9

Harborough Police Info:

Leicestershire Police

How safe is Harborough?

To understand the safety of Harborough, we need to analyze Harborough crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Harborough has recorded 5,943 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 60.88 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 289 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 5,256 crimes with a crime rate of 53.84, ranking it 296 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Harborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leicestershire average, with 5943 crimes compared to 8345.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Harborough witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Harborough had fewer crimes than the Leicestershire average, with 5,256 crimes compared to 7,711. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Harborough witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Harborough is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Leicestershire, Harborough has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Harborough Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Lubenham (68 crimes), and the safest, Nevill (8 crimes), is 60 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Harborough.

Similarly, the area of Market Harborough Central (79 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Tilton, Billesdon & Great Easton (25 crimes), with a difference of 54 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Harborough.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Lubenham68
Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden51
Thurnby & Houghton46
Market Harborough-Welland39
Market Harborough-Logan27

Safest Wards:

Lutterworth West14
Misterton12
Ullesthorpe10
Dunton9
Nevill8

Most Dangerous Areas:

Market Harborough Central79
Market Harborough West, Great Bowden & Lubenham65
Fleckney, Kilworth & Foxton58
Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft46
Market Harborough South & Little Bowden44

Safest Areas:

Broughton Astley44
Lutterworth40
Kibworth & Great Glen38
Dunton Bassett, Claybrooke & Swinford31
Tilton, Billesdon & Great Easton25

Harborough Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Harborough has recorded 470 crimes with crime rate of 4.81 ranking 300th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Leicestershire.

In 2024, the total Harborough crimes were 5,943. The crime rate of Harborough in 2024 was 60.88 (year) or 5.07 (month) ranking it 289 danzarous in the UK. Harborough ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harborough were around 5,256 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.84 (year) or 4.49 (month) ranking 296 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Leicestershire, Harborough ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 7 as per crime rate of Harborough

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)
Hinckley and Bosworth751 78,894 47,895 6
Melton344 33,950 63,757 5
Oadby and Wigston360 54,484 54,290 4
Blaby608 48,176 37,778 3
Charnwood1,449 216,905 215,382 2
North West Leicestershire818 110,060 19,619 1

Harborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (187 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (65 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (177 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (60 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (159 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (54 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 160 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (144 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 170 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (180 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (151 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (173 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (54 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (160 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (56 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 165 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 526 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202560
March 202554
February 202545
January 202538
December 202439
November 202442
October 202434
September 202447
August 202456
July 202446

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 372 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202525
March 202531
February 202537
January 202531
December 202434
November 202431
October 202439
September 202440
August 202432
July 202441

A total of 1826 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 166.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 187 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025187
April 2025177
March 2025159
February 2025160
January 2025144
December 2024170
November 2024180
October 2024151
September 2024173
August 2024160
July 2024165

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202515
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 202414
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245

A total of 437 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202547
March 202540
February 202527
January 202551
December 202452
November 202430
October 202435
September 202442
August 202436
July 202445

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 348 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 202528
February 202534
January 202541
December 202434
November 202429
October 202450
September 202441
August 202429
July 202427

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245

A total of 401 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202530
March 202531
February 202549
January 202539
December 202424
November 202444
October 202443
September 202454
August 202421
July 202445

A total of 407 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202543
March 202531
February 202530
January 202533
December 202426
November 202442
October 202434
September 202440
August 202446
July 202444

A total of 413 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202547
March 202546
February 202520
January 202536
December 202428
November 202434
October 202443
September 202429
August 202448
July 202441

A total of 148 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202512
March 202526
February 202514
January 202512
December 20247
November 202416
October 202417
September 20247
August 20244
July 202415

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243

High Crime Locations Harborough in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Harborough postcode area is presented below.

1. Prison (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences12
Other crime11
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Harrison Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Church Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
4. Woodgate (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Possession of weapons1
Burglary1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1

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