Crime Rate in Market Harborough-Welland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Market Harborough-Welland

The total recorded crimes in Market Harborough-Welland, Harborough, UK in March 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Market Harborough-Welland crime rate of 1.67 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-Welland, encompassing approximately 20,330 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Market Harborough-Welland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Gladstone Street with total crimes: 3
  • Stuart Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Market Harborough-Welland?

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

  • Relative to Harborough:

    • In 2024, Market Harborough-Welland reported a higher crime volume than the Harborough average, with 486 crimes compared to 313. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Market Harborough-Welland witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Market Harborough-Welland experienced a greater number of crimes than the Harborough average, with 323 crimes compared to 277. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Market Harborough-Welland witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harborough, Market Harborough-Welland 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-Welland Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Market Harborough-Welland has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 1.67 ranking 6th out of 18 in the Harborough, UK

In 2024, the total Market Harborough-Welland crimes were 486. The crime rate of Market Harborough-Welland in 2024 was 23.91 (year) or 1.99 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Harborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Market Harborough-Welland were around 323 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.89 (year) or 1.32 (month) ranking 8 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
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
Dunton9 18190 14154 16
Billesdon & Tilton11 15178 16198 15
Misterton10 16156 17111 17
Bosworth9 17113 1892 18
Nevill4 1957 1963 19

Market Harborough-Welland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 202410
November 20246
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202511
January 202514
December 202422
November 202418
October 202418
September 202425
August 202412
July 202415
June 202438
May 202419
April 202424

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
July 20245
June 202416
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Market Harborough-Welland in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Gladstone Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
3. Stuart Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. De Lisle Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Bradford Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Furrow (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Selby Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Northampton Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Hurlingham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Nithsdale Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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