Crime Rate in Thurnby & Houghton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thurnby & Houghton

The total recorded crimes in Thurnby & Houghton, Harborough, UK in March 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thurnby & Houghton crime rate of 15.99 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 Thurnby & Houghton, encompassing approximately 2,751 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
Thurnby & Houghton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Telford Way with total crimes: 5
  • The Rise with total crimes: 3

How safe is Thurnby & Houghton?

To understand the safety of Thurnby & Houghton, we need to analyze Thurnby & Houghton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Harborough:

    • In 2024, Thurnby & Houghton reported a higher crime volume than the Harborough average, with 629 crimes compared to 313. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Thurnby & Houghton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Thurnby & Houghton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Harborough average, with 449 crimes compared to 277. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Thurnby & Houghton witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harborough, Thurnby & Houghton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Thurnby & Houghton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Thurnby & Houghton has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 15.99 ranking 4th out of 18 in the Harborough, UK

In 2024, the total Thurnby & Houghton crimes were 629. The crime rate of Thurnby & Houghton in 2024 was 228.59 (year) or 19.05 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Harborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thurnby & Houghton were around 449 crimes with yearly crime rate of 163.18 (year) or 13.60 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Harborough.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harborough)CrimesRank (Harborough)CrimesRank (Harborough)
Lutterworth East50 2564 3488 1
Lubenham59 1482 5424 4
Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden35 5590 2476 2
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

Thurnby & Houghton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20259
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202514
January 202516
December 20249
November 202417
October 202417
September 202416
August 202419
July 202419
June 202440
May 202421
April 202416

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202511
January 20256
December 20242
November 202410
October 202423
September 20249
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
June 20244
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 202521
December 202419
October 20248
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Thurnby & Houghton in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Thurnby & Houghton postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
2. Telford Way (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Rise (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rose Acre Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Meadowsweet Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Anthony Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Hollies Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Elizabeth Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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