Harborough Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In Harborough, the crime rate for January 2026 was 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 36.8% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This figure translates to a per-capita risk that is significantly lower than the national benchmark, offering residents a sense of relative safety compared to other parts of the UK. The most common crime types in the month were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.9% of all reported incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (10.2%) and public order offences (9.3%). These patterns may reflect the interplay between local demographics and seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday period, which often sees a shift in social behaviour and increased indoor activity. Harborough’s lower-than-average rates for violent crime and shoplifting suggest that the area’s character—possibly a mix of suburban and rural landscapes—may contribute to its crime profile. The seasonal context of January, with its shorter days and reduced retail footfall, likely influences the types of crimes reported, with fewer outdoor crimes and a focus on indoor or community-based incidents. This data underscores the importance of understanding how local conditions shape crime trends, even as national averages provide a broader context.

January saw a sharp 81.8% increase in shoplifting, with reported incidents rising from 22 to 40. This spike may be linked to the post-holiday period, when retail footfall typically declines but theft opportunities persist in high-traffic areas. Conversely, robbery rates dropped by 66.7%, falling from six to two incidents, a trend consistent with reduced outdoor activity during shorter daylight hours. Harborough’s violent crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is 40% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community policing or social cohesion—may contribute to this disparity. The category of 'other crime' surged by 118.2%, with incidents increasing from 11 to 24, a figure that could indicate a range of unclassified or emerging issues requiring further investigation.

The crime rate in Harborough rose by 22.9% compared to the previous month, climbing from 3.5 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while modest, reflects a shift in local patterns as January’s shorter days and post-holiday lull may have altered typical activity rhythms. On a daily basis, Harborough experienced an average of 15 crimes per day in January, a figure that provides a tangible sense of frequency for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 233 residents, a rate that contextualises the impact of crime on the population. This monthly exposure, though lower than the UK average, underscores the importance of localised factors such as community engagement and policing strategies in maintaining safety. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Harborough remains below the UK average, the upward trend from December suggests a need for continued monitoring of seasonal influences on crime dynamics.