Crime Rate in Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden

The total recorded crimes in Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden, Harborough, UK in March 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden crime rate of 4.03 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-Great Bowden & Arden, encompassing approximately 8,681 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 11
  • A4304 with total crimes: 8
  • North Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden?

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

  • Relative to Harborough:

    • In 2024, Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden reported a higher crime volume than the Harborough average, with 590 crimes compared to 313. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden experienced a greater number of crimes than the Harborough average, with 476 crimes compared to 277. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harborough, Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden 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-Great Bowden & Arden Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 4.03 ranking 5th out of 18 in the Harborough, UK

In 2024, the total Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden crimes were 590. The crime rate of Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden in 2024 was 67.96 (year) or 5.66 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Harborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden were around 476 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.83 (year) or 4.57 (month) ranking 2 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-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
Dunton9 18190 14154 16
Billesdon & Tilton11 15178 16198 15
Misterton10 16156 17111 17
Bosworth9 17113 1892 18
Nevill4 1957 1963 19

Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 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 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 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 (16 incidents) and then Other theft 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 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202519
January 202512
December 202423
November 202419
October 202412
September 202414
August 202416
July 202423
June 202426
May 202421
April 202420

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 202422
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20254
December 202410
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243
July 202410
June 202414
May 202410
April 20244

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden in March 2025

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

1. Church Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. A4304 (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. North Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Adam And Eve Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Doddridge Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Bowden Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Overfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Lincoln Court (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Oak Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Market Harborough (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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