Crime Rate in Harborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harborough

The total recorded crimes in Harborough, UK in March 2025 are around 463 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harborough crime rate of 4.74 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (159) incidents (-0.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (46) incidents (130.00% increase)
Harborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 21
  • Church Street with total crimes: 10
  • A4304 with total crimes: 8

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 (59 crimes), and the safest, Nevill (4 crimes), is 55 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Harborough.

Similarly, the area of Lutterworth (63 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Tilton, Billesdon & Great Easton (15 crimes), with a difference of 48 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Harborough.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Lubenham59
Lutterworth East50
Market Harborough-Little Bowden45
Thurnby & Houghton44
Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden35

Safest Wards:

Billesdon & Tilton11
Misterton10
Bosworth9
Dunton9
Nevill4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Lutterworth63
Market Harborough Central63
Market Harborough South & Little Bowden60
Fleckney, Kilworth & Foxton55
Market Harborough West, Great Bowden & Lubenham53

Safest Areas:

Kibworth & Great Glen44
Houghton, Thurnby & Scraptoft44
Dunton Bassett, Claybrooke & Swinford34
Broughton Astley32
Tilton, Billesdon & Great Easton15

Harborough Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Harborough has recorded 463 crimes with crime rate of 4.74 ranking 10549th 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)
Hinckley and Bosworth648 78,894 47,895 6
Melton379 63,950 63,757 5
Oadby and Wigston379 54,484 54,290 4
Blaby686 48,176 37,778 3
Charnwood1,388 216,905 215,382 2
North West Leicestershire831 110,060 19,619 1

Harborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (376 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (108 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 202414
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 202420

A total of 485 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202554
February 202545
January 202538
December 202439
November 202442
October 202434
September 202447
August 202456
July 202446
June 202484

A total of 1838 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 183.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 376 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025159
February 2025160
January 2025144
December 2024170
November 2024180
October 2024151
September 2024173
August 2024160
July 2024165
June 2024376

A total of 377 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202534
January 202541
December 202434
November 202429
October 202450
September 202441
August 202429
July 202427
June 202464

A total of 436 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202527
January 202551
December 202452
November 202430
October 202435
September 202442
August 202436
July 202445
June 202478

A total of 388 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202537
January 202531
December 202434
November 202431
October 202439
September 202440
August 202432
July 202441
June 202472

A total of 426 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202549
January 202539
December 202424
November 202444
October 202443
September 202454
August 202421
July 202445
June 202476

A total of 412 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202530
January 202533
December 202426
November 202442
October 202434
September 202440
August 202446
July 202444
June 202486

A total of 138 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202514
January 202512
December 20247
November 202416
October 202417
September 20247
August 20244
July 202415
June 202420

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 433 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202520
January 202536
December 202428
November 202434
October 202443
September 202429
August 202448
July 202441
June 2024108

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244

High Crime Locations Harborough in March 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime7
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
Drugs1
2. Church Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Shoplifting1
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. A4304 (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Public order1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Public order1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
Public order1

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