Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt for June 2024 reveals a profile shaped by low population density and limited urban infrastructure, with violence and sexual offences accounting for nearly 30% of all reported crimes. This category, at 0.9 per 1,000 residents, remains 67% below the UK average, consistent with the area's generally rural character and smaller community size. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category, contributing 17.9% of incidents.6 per 1,000 was 57% below the UK benchmark. Vehicle crime, which rose sharply in June, accounted for 14.3% of all crimes, a figure 11% below the UK average. This pattern may partly explain the area's subdued crime profile, as vehicle-related offences are more common in urban centres with higher traffic density. The overall crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 for the month was 62.2% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, reinforcing the area's status as a relatively safe built-up area within Harborough. Seasonal factors, such as the start of summer and increased daylight hours, may have influenced local activity patterns, though the low volume of crimes suggests that the area's character—likely a semi-rural or commuter-focused environment—continues to limit the incidence of more common urban crimes like burglary or theft from the person. The absence of significant spikes in property crimes, which typically dominate in high-density areas, further illustrates the distinct dynamics at play here. This balance of crime types highlights the importance of contextualising local statistics within the broader geographical and demographic framework of the region.

June 2024 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+400%), vehicle crime (+300%), and drug-related offences (+100%), marking notable shifts in the crime mix. These rises may partly explain the overall 27.5% monthly increase in the crime rate. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 28.6% of all reported crimes.9 per 1,000 was 67% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, which surged to five incidents, was 57% below the UK benchmark of 1.4 per 1,000. Conversely, public order offences fell by 75% (from four to one), and other crime dropped by 50%, reflecting a mixed picture of local dynamics. Residents may find the rise in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it suggests potential changes in local activity patterns or unmet security needs. These fluctuations highlight the need for ongoing monitoring of specific categories, even as the overall profile remains far below national levels.

The crime rate in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt for June 2024 rose by 27.5% compared to the previous month, increasing from 2.4 to 3.1 per 1,000 residents. Despite this upward trend, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 8.2 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in June, reflecting a low overall frequency of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 322 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of crime in relation to the local population of 9,002. This monthly exposure rate highlights the rarity of crime in the area, even as the rate has increased slightly from May. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that the area continues to experience far fewer crimes than the national average, with the majority of crime types recorded at levels well below UK benchmarks. This contrast underscores the unique characteristics of the built-up area within Harborough, where low population density and limited urban infrastructure may contribute to the subdued crime profile.