Crime Rate in Broughton Astley South & Leire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broughton Astley South & Leire

The total recorded crimes in Broughton Astley South & Leire, Harborough, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broughton Astley South & Leire crime rate of 5.80 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 Broughton Astley South & Leire, encompassing approximately 4,653 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Broughton Astley South & Leire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buxton Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Harvest Way with total crimes: 3
  • Haines Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Broughton Astley South & Leire?

To understand the safety of Broughton Astley South & Leire, we need to analyze Broughton Astley South & Leire crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Harborough:

    • In 2024, Broughton Astley South & Leire demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harborough average, with 291 crimes compared to 313.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Broughton Astley South & Leire witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 18 other areas in the Harborough.

    • In 2023, Broughton Astley South & Leire had fewer crimes than the Harborough average, with 265 crimes compared to 277. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harborough, Broughton Astley South & Leire has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Broughton Astley South & Leire Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Broughton Astley South & Leire has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 5.80 ranking 7th out of 18 in the Harborough, UK

In 2024, the total Broughton Astley South & Leire crimes were 291. The crime rate of Broughton Astley South & Leire in 2024 was 62.54 (year) or 5.21 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Harborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broughton Astley South & Leire were around 265 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.95 (year) or 4.75 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Harborough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broughton Astley South & Leire)CrimesRank (Broughton Astley South & Leire)CrimesRank (Broughton Astley South & Leire)
Lutterworth East26 8564 3488 1
Thurnby & Houghton46 3629 1449 3
Lubenham68 1482 5424 4
Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden51 2590 2476 2
Market Harborough-Welland39 4486 4323 8
Market Harborough-Little Bowden24 9358 8341 5
Market Harborough-Logan27 5370 7328 7
Kibworths27 6377 6332 6
Broughton Astley-Primethorpe & Sutton17 11222 13288 9
Lutterworth West14 15240 10263 11
Billesdon & Tilton17 10178 16198 15
Glen16 12233 11242 12
Fleckney16 13226 12206 14
Ullesthorpe10 17181 15213 13
Dunton9 18190 14154 16
Bosworth16 14113 1892 18
Misterton12 16156 17111 17
Nevill8 1957 1963 19

Broughton Astley South & Leire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (4 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20253
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 202411
October 20244
September 20249
August 202412
July 20246
June 202426
May 20249

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Broughton Astley South & Leire in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Broughton Astley South & Leire postcode area is presented below.

1. Buxton Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
2. Harvest Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Haines Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Manor Farm Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park View Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
6. New Inn Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Swannington Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
8. Evans Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Blockley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
10. Horton Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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