Crime Rate in Market Harborough-Little Bowden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Market Harborough-Little Bowden

The total recorded crimes in Market Harborough-Little Bowden, Harborough, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Market Harborough-Little Bowden crime rate of 3.54 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 Market Harborough-Little Bowden, encompassing approximately 6,778 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Market Harborough-Little Bowden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Medway Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Market Harborough-Little Bowden?

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

  • Relative to Harborough:

    • In 2024, Market Harborough-Little Bowden reported a higher crime volume than the Harborough average, with 358 crimes compared to 313. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Market Harborough-Little Bowden witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 18 other areas in the Harborough.

    • In 2023, Market Harborough-Little Bowden experienced a greater number of crimes than the Harborough average, with 341 crimes compared to 277. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Market Harborough-Little Bowden witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 18 other areas in the Harborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harborough, Market Harborough-Little Bowden has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Market Harborough-Little Bowden Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Market Harborough-Little Bowden has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 3.54 ranking 9th out of 18 in the Harborough, UK

In 2024, the total Market Harborough-Little Bowden crimes were 358. The crime rate of Market Harborough-Little Bowden in 2024 was 52.82 (year) or 4.40 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Harborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Market Harborough-Little Bowden were around 341 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.31 (year) or 4.19 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Harborough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Market Harborough-Little Bowden)CrimesRank (Market Harborough-Little Bowden)CrimesRank (Market Harborough-Little Bowden)
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-Logan27 5370 7328 7
Kibworths27 6377 6332 6
Broughton Astley South & Leire27 7291 9265 10
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

Market Harborough-Little Bowden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 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 Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
May 20243

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 202514
February 20259
January 202510
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 20249
July 20244
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
November 20244
October 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20255
October 20241
September 20242
July 20246
June 20242

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 202516
February 20254
January 20259
December 202411
November 20249
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 202413
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
August 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
January 20253
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Market Harborough-Little Bowden in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Medway Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Moseley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Woburn Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. St Nicholas Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Springfield Court (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Scotland Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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