Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 9,002 residents, Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt recorded 19 crimes in February 2026, translating to a crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 people. This figure is 67.2% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, reflecting the area’s consistently low crime profile. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42.1% of total incidents (8 cases), followed by public order offences (21.1%, 4 cases) and burglary (10.5%, 2 cases). The dominance of violent crime over property crime is unusual for a built-up area and may be influenced by local factors such as community dynamics or seasonal patterns. February, a winter month with reduced outdoor activity, likely contributed to the pre-spring lull in crime, though the persistence of violent offences suggests ongoing challenges in managing interpersonal conflicts. The area’s public order offences rate (0.4 per 1,000) is only 2% below the UK average, indicating a closer alignment with national trends for this category. This contrast highlights the complexity of crime patterns in small, rural-adjacent communities, where low population density and limited commercial hubs may reduce opportunities for certain crimes while leaving others, like violence, more prevalent. The seasonal context of February—marked by cold weather and shorter daylight hours—likely influenced the overall crime mix, with fewer opportunities for outdoor-related offences but persistent issues in social spaces.

February 2026 saw notable shifts in crime patterns. Burglary increased by 100.0% compared to January, rising from 0 to 2 incidents, while public order offences rose by 33.3% (3 to 4). These increases contrast with declines in other theft (-50.0%) and anti-social behaviour (-33.3%), suggesting a reallocation of criminal activity rather than an overall rise. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42.1% of total crimes, fell by 27.3% from 11 to 8 incidents, a drop that may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity in winter. The area’s violence rate (0.9 per 1,000) is 61% below the UK average (2.3 per 1,000), a stark contrast to the 78% gap in anti-social behaviour, where local rates (0.2 per 1,000) are far lower than the UK average (0.9 per 1,000). For residents, the most immediate insight is the 100% increase in burglary, which may signal a need for heightened vigilance in residential areas during this period.

February 2026 saw a 27.0% drop in the area’s crime rate compared to January, falling from 2.9 to 2.1 per 1,000 residents. This translates to roughly one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that may appear low but reflects the area’s consistently low crime profile. When scaled to the population of 9,002, the monthly exposure rate means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 474 residents. This is a monthly aggregate, not a daily frequency, and highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. The population-scaled perspective underscores that the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with crime rates 67.2% below national levels. While daily crime counts offer a snapshot, the monthly exposure metric provides context for residents: the likelihood of encountering crime here is exceptionally low compared to other regions. This consistency aligns with the area’s character as a small, low-density built-up area within Harborough, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to sustained safety.