Crime Rate in Harborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harborough

The total recorded crimes in Harborough, UK in July 2025 are around 523 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harborough crime rate of 5.36 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (164) incidents (25.19% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (97) incidents (-3.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (54) incidents (63.64% increase)
Harborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 13
  • Gallow Field Road with total crimes: 9
  • Adam And Eve 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 (65 crimes), and the safest, Nevill (11 crimes), is 54 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Harborough.

Similarly, the area of Market Harborough Central (83 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Broughton Astley (27 crimes), with a difference of 56 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Harborough.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Lubenham65
Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden51
Thurnby & Houghton46
Lutterworth East37
Market Harborough-Welland36

Safest Wards:

Bosworth15
Broughton Astley-Primethorpe & Sutton14
Broughton Astley South & Leire13
Ullesthorpe13
Nevill11

Most Dangerous Areas:

Market Harborough Central83
Fleckney, Kilworth & Foxton79
Lutterworth61
Market Harborough West, Great Bowden & Lubenham60
Dunton Bassett, Claybrooke & Swinford50

Safest Areas:

Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft46
Kibworth & Great Glen46
Market Harborough South & Little Bowden36
Tilton, Billesdon & Great Easton35
Broughton Astley27

Harborough Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Harborough has recorded 523 crimes with crime rate of 5.36 ranking 298th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)
Hinckley and Bosworth735 78,894 47,895 6
Melton302 33,950 63,757 5
Oadby and Wigston361 54,484 54,290 4
Blaby633 48,176 37,778 3
Charnwood1,300 216,905 215,382 2
North West Leicestershire753 110,060 19,619 1

Harborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 164 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 97 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (131 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (100 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 20259
April 202515
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 202414
October 20245

A total of 574 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202597
June 2025100
May 202565
April 202560
March 202554
February 202545
January 202538
December 202439
November 202442
October 202434

A total of 364 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202533
May 202538
April 202543
March 202531
February 202530
January 202533
December 202426
November 202442
October 202434

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244

A total of 143 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20257
May 202518
April 202512
March 202526
February 202514
January 202512
December 20247
November 202416
October 202417

A total of 343 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202537
May 202531
April 202525
March 202531
February 202537
January 202531
December 202434
November 202431
October 202439

A total of 1623 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 162.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 187 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025164
June 2025131
May 2025187
April 2025177
March 2025159
February 2025160
January 2025144
December 2024170
November 2024180
October 2024151

A total of 387 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202543
May 202532
April 202547
March 202540
February 202527
January 202551
December 202452
November 202430
October 202435

A total of 301 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202516
May 202517
April 202518
March 202528
February 202534
January 202541
December 202434
November 202429
October 202450

A total of 351 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202537
May 202521
April 202530
March 202531
February 202549
January 202539
December 202424
November 202444
October 202443

A total of 367 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202531
May 202541
April 202547
March 202546
February 202520
January 202536
December 202428
November 202434
October 202443

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 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

High Crime Locations Harborough in July 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Gallow Field Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Adam And Eve Street (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Drugs1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Ash Tree Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3

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