Harborough Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile for Harborough in June 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences forming the largest single category. At 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall rate is 46.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, suggesting a relatively safer environment compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 28.6% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.2%) and shoplifting (9.5%). This distribution contrasts with UK averages, where violence and sexual offences make up 58% of all crimes, highlighting a lower proportion of violent crime in Harborough. The area's crime mix appears to be shaped by its character as a mixed-use local authority with a moderate population density. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000) compared to UK averages may reflect effective community policing or lower foot traffic in commercial areas. Seasonal context also plays a role: as June marks the start of summer, the crime mix aligns with patterns seen in similar areas during the tourism season, though Harborough's rates remain lower than those typically associated with high-traffic coastal or urban destinations. The low incidence of theft from the person (0.0 per 1,000) and bicycle theft (0.0 per 1,000) further suggests a lower concentration of transient populations or fewer opportunities for such crimes, possibly due to the area's infrastructure or residential stability.

June 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour surging by 53.8% to 100 incidents, the highest monthly total for this category in recent records. This increase may be linked to the start of summer, when community events and longer evenings could contribute to higher levels of public disturbance. Vehicle crime also rose sharply by 84.2% (19 to 35), a jump that could reflect increased vehicle movement during the summer months or changes in local traffic patterns. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 28.7% compared to the previous month, influenced by seasonal factors such as the closure of certain venues during early summer or targeted policing efforts. The category of 'other crime' fell by 61.1% (18 to 7), a steep decline that may indicate successful interventions or a temporary reduction in unclassified incidents. Harborough's performance against UK averages remains striking: violence and sexual offences are 58% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 30% below the UK average. This divergence from national trends suggests that local factors, such as community engagement initiatives or environmental design, may be contributing to the area's comparatively low crime levels. The complete absence of theft from the person and bicycle theft compared to UK averages (both 100% below) further underscores the area's unique characteristics, which may include lower levels of transient populations or more secure public spaces.

Harborough's crime rate in June 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, with a 0.9% decrease to 4.3 per 1,000 residents from 4.4 per 1,000 in May. This minimal fluctuation indicates a consistent crime environment over the two-month period, though the slight decline in violent crime may reflect seasonal trends. On a daily basis, Harborough recorded approximately 15 crimes per day in June, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 451 incidents in a way that residents can relate to. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 232 residents, a monthly exposure rate that provides a tangible measure of risk for individuals living in the area. When viewed through the lens of Harborough's population of 104,713, this means that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is relatively low compared to larger urban centres. The comparison to UK averages further highlights the area's safety: for instance, Harborough's rate of criminal damage and arson (0.3 per 1,000) is 48% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, suggesting effective community maintenance or lower levels of vandalism. These figures, when combined with the stable month-on-month rate, illustrate an area where crime remains consistently low, with no sudden spikes or drops that would require urgent intervention. For residents, this means that the risk of encountering crime is not only statistically low but also relatively predictable, which can contribute to a sense of security and community cohesion.