Crime Rate in Dunton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunton

The total recorded crimes in Dunton, Harborough, UK in March 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunton crime rate of 71.37 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 Dunton, encompassing approximately 126 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dunton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Walton Road with total crimes: 1
  • Walton Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Dunton?

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

  • Relative to Harborough:

    • In 2024, Dunton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harborough average, with 190 crimes compared to 313.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dunton recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dunton had fewer crimes than the Harborough average, with 154 crimes compared to 277. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dunton recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harborough, Dunton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Dunton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Dunton has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 71.37 ranking 18th out of 18 in the Harborough, UK

In 2024, the total Dunton crimes were 190. The crime rate of Dunton in 2024 was 1506.74 (year) or 125.56 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Harborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dunton were around 154 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1221.25 (year) or 101.77 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Harborough.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harborough)CrimesRank (Harborough)CrimesRank (Harborough)
Lutterworth East50 2564 3488 1
Thurnby & Houghton44 4629 1449 3
Lubenham59 1482 5424 4
Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden35 5590 2476 2
Market Harborough-Little Bowden45 3358 8341 5
Market Harborough-Welland34 6486 4323 8
Kibworths34 7377 6332 6
Market Harborough-Logan30 8370 7328 7
Broughton Astley-Primethorpe & Sutton12 14222 13288 9
Broughton Astley South & Leire20 9291 9265 10
Lutterworth West13 13240 10263 11
Glen16 10233 11242 12
Ullesthorpe15 11181 15213 13
Fleckney13 12226 12206 14
Billesdon & Tilton11 15178 16198 15
Misterton10 16156 17111 17
Bosworth9 17113 1892 18
Nevill4 1957 1963 19

Dunton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 202410
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Dunton in March 2025

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

1. Church Walk (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Walton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Walton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Elfin Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bennetts Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Frolesworth Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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