Harborough Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In Harborough, February 2026 saw 421 reported crimes, equating to 4.0 incidents per 1,000 residents—a rate that is 37.5% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This figure, when contextualised with the area’s population of 104,713, illustrates a crime profile that is significantly lower than the national norm. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38.2% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (10.9%) and other theft (9.0%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a mid-sized local authority district, where urban and rural elements may intersect to influence crime dynamics. The winter season, with its typically lower outdoor activity and pre-spring lull, likely contributes to the subdued overall crime rate. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences suggests ongoing challenges in managing interpersonal conflicts, possibly exacerbated by the isolation of winter months. Meanwhile, the relatively low incidence of property crimes—such as burglary (4.5% of total) and shoplifting (9.0% of total)—may reflect effective community policing or the absence of high-traffic commercial zones that typically drive such offences. The UK average for violent crime is 2.3 per 1,000, yet Harborough’s rate of 1.5 per 1,000 remains lower, a trend that could be attributed to the area’s demographic makeup or local initiatives fostering safer public spaces. This data, combined with the seasonal context of February, illustrates a district that, while not immune to crime, maintains a consistently lower risk profile compared to the national average.

Vehicle crime saw the most dramatic increase in February, surging by 80% from 15 to 27 incidents. This jump, though not explained by the data, may reflect seasonal shifts in traffic patterns or targeted thefts during colder months. Conversely, robbery rates fell by 50%, dropping from two to one incident—a stark reduction that could indicate improved security measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 15%, reaching 46 incidents, which may be linked to the winter season’s impact on social dynamics. Harborough’s violent crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is 35% below the UK average, a consistent trend that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national standards. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns, even within a district that maintains an overall low rate.

Harborough’s February 2026 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents reflects a 6.5% decrease from the previous month’s 4.3 per 1,000, marking a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, 15 crimes were reported each day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the area’s daily life. When scaled to the population of 104,713, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 249 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that provides a tangible sense of the risk profile for local residents. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which, while not directly comparable due to the absence of a national monthly figure, aligns with Harborough’s consistently below-average performance. The decline in overall crime rate, combined with the relatively low frequency of incidents per resident, suggests a stable environment compared to both regional and national benchmarks.