Harborough Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Harborough’s crime profile in September 2025 reveals a distinct balance between property and violent crime, with property offences accounting for 41% of total reported incidents compared to 31.4% for violent crimes. This divergence may partly reflect the area’s mix of rural and semi-urban landscapes, where commercial zones and residential areas intersect. The overall crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents places Harborough 43.2% below the UK average of 7.4, a gap consistent with its historically lower crime profile. Violence and sexual offences remain the most common category (31.4% of total crimes), though their rate is 50% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour follows at 13.9%, also significantly below the national benchmark. Seasonal factors in September—back-to-school routines and the transition to darker evenings—may influence patterns. month-on-month decline in violent crimes suggests local initiatives or community vigilance could be contributing. Property crime rates, while not as starkly low as violent crimes, remain 29% below the UK average, with shoplifting and vehicle crime as notable subcategories. The data underscores Harborough’s relatively safe environment, though the property-to-violent crime ratio invites consideration of local socioeconomic dynamics, such as the presence of retail hubs or transient populations during academic terms.

September 2025 saw notable fluctuations in crime types, with Other crime surging by 160% (from 5 to 13 incidents) and shoplifting rising by 54.5% (22 to 34). These increases may reflect heightened activity in commercial areas during the back-to-school period. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 13.8%, possibly linked to seasonal changes in community engagement or targeted policing efforts. The property-to-violent crime balance remains stark: property crimes (180) outnumber violent crimes (138), a pattern that aligns with Harborough’s lower violent crime rates compared to the UK average. For residents, the 50% gap in violence and sexual offence rates versus the UK average is a key data point, suggesting local factors—such as strong community networks or effective crime prevention strategies—may be at play. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour decreased by 9%, a trend that could indicate successful interventions in high-risk areas, though further analysis is needed to confirm.

Harborough’s crime rate in September 2025 rose slightly to 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a 3.2% increase from the previous month’s 4.1. This small uptick contrasts with the broader trend of sustained low crime rates in the area. On a daily basis, 15 crimes were reported in September, translating to roughly one crime every 6.6 hours—a figure that, while consistent with historical norms, may feel more pronounced during the academic term when foot traffic increases. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 239 residents, a ratio that places Harborough among the safest local authority districts in England. With a population of 104,713, the low monthly exposure to crime highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement, though the slight rise in certain categories underscores the need for continued vigilance. The comparison to the UK average further reinforces Harborough’s position as a relatively secure area, with violent crime rates particularly outperforming national benchmarks by nearly half.