Harborough Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Harborough, 4.1 crimes were reported in January 2025—a rate 42.3% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately 14 crimes across the district, with one in every 245 residents encountering a reported crime over the course of the month. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.6% of all incidents (144 cases), followed by shoplifting (11.9%) and burglary (9.6%). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail footfall—may help explain the relatively low levels of shoplifting and public order offences compared to busier months. However, the area’s burglary rate (0.4 per 1,000) exceeds the UK average by 33%, a discrepancy that may reflect local housing patterns or economic conditions. The overall crime picture illustrates a balance between typical urban challenges and Harborough’s consistently lower-than-average risk profile, suggesting that factors such as community policing, infrastructure, or demographic stability contribute to the area’s safety. While violent crime remains a concern, the significant gap between Harborough’s rate and the UK average reinforces the district’s position as a relatively secure place to live.

January 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in robbery cases, rising from 1 to 4 incidents—a sharp but isolated spike that may reflect specific local factors. Concurrently, vehicle crime rose by 54.2%, with 37 incidents recorded, compared to 24 in December. This increase could align with seasonal patterns, as post-holiday vehicle usage and colder weather might contribute to greater opportunities for theft. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences decreased by 10%, falling from 160 to 144 cases—a decline that may reflect reduced retail footfall during January’s shorter days. Harborough’s burglary rate (0.4 per 1,000) is 33% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), suggesting local factors such as housing density or economic conditions may play a role. Residents should note that shoplifting remains low, with 51 cases (11.9% of total crimes) compared to the UK average of 60 per 1,000, illustrating a marked difference in retail crime patterns.

Harborough's crime rate in January 2025 rose by 4.1% compared to December 2024, moving from 3.9 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents. While this slight increase is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 7.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Harborough recorded approximately 14 crimes over 31 days, translating to a local frequency of one reported crime for every 245 residents during the month. This monthly exposure figure offers a tangible sense of risk: if a resident moved to a random address in Harborough, they would statistically encounter one crime every 245 households over the course of a month. The population context further highlights the scale—104,713 residents sharing a total of 428 crimes, meaning each individual faces a 0.4% chance of being directly involved in a crime during January. This perspective underscores the area’s overall safety, even as small fluctuations occur.