Great Glen Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Great Glen’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 64.2% below the UK average of 8.1. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 56.3% of all incidents, followed by shoplifting (12.5%) and criminal damage (6.3%). These figures align with the area’s character as a smaller built-up district within Harborough, where community cohesion and limited commercial density may contribute to lower overall crime levels. Seasonal factors in May—such as extended evenings and bank holidays—likely influenced the rise in violence and public order offences, as outdoor socialising and alcohol consumption increase during this period. However, the area’s crime rate remains consistently lower than the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community initiatives, though no specific programmes are documented in the data. The relatively low property crime rate (31.3% of total) further indicates that theft from premises is not a pressing concern, contrasting with larger urban areas where property crime often dominates. This combination of low overall rates and concentrated violent crime types illustrates a community where interpersonal conflicts and occasional opportunistic thefts are more prevalent than large-scale criminal activity.

May 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour and theft from the person both doubling from zero to one incident each. This increase, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened social interactions during May’s extended evenings and bank holidays. Conversely, shoplifting fell by two-thirds (from six to two incidents), likely due to seasonal retail activity patterns or targeted policing efforts. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 18.2% compared to April, potentially linked to the transition from spring to summer. The area’s violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) is 43% below the UK average for this category, underscoring its relatively low exposure to serious violence. A resident would note that theft from the person—now at 0.2 per 1,000—remains 33% above the UK average for this category, suggesting a local vulnerability in this specific crime type. The sharp decline in public order offences (from six to one) may indicate improved community engagement or seasonal changes in public space usage. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of local crime, influenced by both environmental factors and unquantified community-level interventions.

Great Glen’s crime rate in May 2025 (2.9 per 1,000) marked a 40.7% decrease from April’s rate of 4.9, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 344 residents. This low frequency aligns with the area’s status as a smaller built-up district within Harborough, where population density and community ties may mitigate criminal activity. When compared to the UK average, Great Glen’s crime profile diverges significantly: its violent crime rate is 43% below national levels, while property crime rates are also consistently lower. However, the area’s theft from the person rate (0.2 per 1,000) remains 33% above the UK average, indicating a specific vulnerability that contrasts with the overall safety profile. For residents, this suggests that while the area is generally secure, vigilance in personal safety—particularly in public spaces—remains prudent. The monthly exposure figure (1 in 344 residents) provides context for everyday residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime is relatively low. This balance of statistical safety and targeted risks reflects the combination of local conditions and national crime trends.