Harborough Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Harborough's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure 42.1% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This marked improvement aligns with the area's historical performance in maintaining lower-than-average crime levels. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (38.5% of total incidents), vehicle crime (9.6%), and anti-social behaviour (9.2%), with all three categories recording rates significantly below national averages. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended darkness—may have influenced patterns, though the overall stability in crime rates suggests resilience against typical seasonal fluctuations. Violence and sexual offences, while the largest single category, remained 34% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area's demographic profile or effective policing strategies. Vehicle crime, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 9% below the UK average, linked to Harborough's infrastructure and traffic management. Anti-social behaviour, despite a 31.3% month-on-month increase, still remained 64% below the national average, indicating a broader systemic reduction in disruptive incidents. The area's lower crime rate compared to the UK may also be influenced by its character as a mixed urban-rural district with a focus on community engagement and local initiatives, though no specific programmes are documented in the data. These figures collectively illustrate a crime profile that is both stable and improving, with residents benefiting from a safer environment relative to national benchmarks.

November 2024 saw notable decreases in burglary, with a 46% drop from 50 to 27 incidents, and robbery, which fell by 50% from 2 to 1. These declines may partly explain the overall stability in the area's crime rate despite increases in other categories. Bicycle theft surged by 100%, rising from 0 to 3 incidents, a shift that could reflect seasonal factors such as increased cycling during darker evenings. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 31.3%, from 32 to 42 cases, linked to Bonfire Night events and the start of the festive shopping season. However, violent crimes remained significantly below the UK average, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 compared to the national figure of 2.6 per 1,000. This 34% gap underscores Harborough's continued performance in reducing violent offences. Residents may find the 46% decrease in burglary particularly relevant, as it suggests improved security measures or community vigilance in residential areas.

Harborough's crime rate in November 2024 remained stable compared to the previous month, with a 0.9% increase from 4.3 to 4.4 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 15 crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the local rhythm of a mid-sized town with a mix of urban and rural characteristics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 229 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. This rate is lower than the UK average, reflecting a broader trend of Harborough maintaining safer conditions compared to national benchmarks. The stability in crime rates may be influenced by ongoing policing efforts and community engagement, though no specific initiatives are documented in the data. The daily crime count, while seemingly high in absolute terms, translates to a manageable frequency when spread across the population, indicating that most residents are not directly affected by crime on a regular basis.