Updated April 20267 areas
Leicestershire Crime Rankings 2026
Harborough is the safest area in Leicestershire with a crime rate of 49.4 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 61.3 compares to a UK average of 81.3.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: April 2026 • Updated monthly
Harborough
Safest in Leicestershire
49.4 per 1k
Charnwood
Highest Crime in Leicestershire
74.0 per 1k
81.3
UK Average
per 1k residents
7
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
trending_down
Leicestershire's average crime rate of 61.3 per 1,000 residents is 20.0 below the UK average of 81.3.
Leicestershire Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harborough | 49.4 | -9.7% |
| 2 | Oadby and Wigston | 58.6 | -1.3% |
| 3 | Melton | 59.7 | -19.2% |
| 4 | North West Leicestershire | 60.4 | -6.7% |
| 5 | Hinckley and Bosworth | 61.6 | -10.4% |
| 6 | Blaby | 65.4 | -1.8% |
| 7 | Charnwood | 74.0 | -4.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Leicestershire? expand_more
Harborough has the lowest crime rate in Leicestershire at 49.4 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does Leicestershire compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Leicestershire is 61.3 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.3.
Is crime improving in Leicestershire? expand_more
7 of 7 areas in Leicestershire recorded fewer crimes than the same period last year.
Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology