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 May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Market Harborough-Welland crime rate of 1.92 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Market Harborough-Welland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Montrose Close with total crimes: 3
  • Clipston Street with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Market Harborough-Welland has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 1.92 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Market Harborough-Welland)CrimesRank (Market Harborough-Welland)CrimesRank (Market Harborough-Welland)
Lutterworth East26 8564 3488 1
Thurnby & Houghton46 3629 1449 3
Lubenham68 1482 5424 4
Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden51 2590 2476 2
Market Harborough-Little Bowden24 9358 8341 5
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-Welland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202516
March 202510
February 202511
January 202514
December 202422
November 202418
October 202418
September 202425
August 202412
July 202415
June 202438
May 202419

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 202410
November 20246
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
July 20245
June 202416
May 20243

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

High Crime Locations Market Harborough-Welland in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Montrose Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Clipston Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Caxton Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Bradford Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Fairfax Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Naseby Square (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Brulow Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Skippon Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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