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 July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Market Harborough-Welland crime rate of 1.77 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Market Harborough-Welland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harvest Road with total crimes: 4
  • Skippon Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area 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 areas in the Harborough.

    • 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 areas in the Harborough.

  • 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 July 2025 the Market Harborough-Welland has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 1.77 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Market Harborough-Welland)CrimesRank (Market Harborough-Welland)CrimesRank (Market Harborough-Welland)
Lutterworth East37 4564 3488 1
Thurnby & Houghton46 3629 1449 3
Lubenham65 1482 5424 4
Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden51 2590 2476 2
Market Harborough-Little Bowden28 8358 8341 5
Kibworths31 7377 6332 6
Market Harborough-Logan32 6370 7328 7
Broughton Astley-Primethorpe & Sutton14 16222 13288 9
Broughton Astley South & Leire13 17291 9265 10
Billesdon & Tilton24 9178 16198 15
Lutterworth West24 10240 10263 11
Glen23 11233 11242 12
Fleckney23 12226 12206 14
Ullesthorpe13 18181 15213 13
Dunton21 13190 14154 16
Misterton16 14156 17111 17
Bosworth15 15113 1892 18
Nevill11 1957 1963 19

Market Harborough-Welland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202516
May 202521
April 202516
March 202510
February 202511
January 202514
December 202422
November 202418
October 202418
September 202425
August 202412

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 20259
April 20257
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 202410
November 20246
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
April 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Market Harborough-Welland in July 2025

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

1. Harvest Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Skippon Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Clipston Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Walcot Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Selby Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
9. Naseby Square (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Stamford Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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