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

In January 2026, Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt recorded a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents — 57.4% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, provides a critical lens through which to assess the area’s daily risk profile. The built-up area within Harborough, likely characterised by a mix of residential and rural land use, experienced a crime mix dominated by violence and sexual offences (11 incidents, 42.3% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (4 incidents, 15.4%) and anti-social behaviour (3 incidents, 11.5%). These patterns align with seasonal considerations for January, a month marked by post-holiday periods, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall — factors that may contribute to the lower incidence of outdoor crimes typically associated with busier months. The relatively low crime rate, combined with the absence of significant spikes in theft or burglary, suggests that the area’s social fabric and land use may mitigate certain types of criminal activity. However, the dominance of violent crimes, even at a rate 52% below the UK average, raises questions about localised factors such as community tensions or targeted incidents. The seasonal context also means that January’s figures may not fully reflect the area’s year-round crime profile, with potential shifts in activity as the year progresses into more active months.

January 2026 saw a 200% increase in public order offences, rising from one to three incidents — a shift that may reflect post-holiday social dynamics or increased community interactions in the built-up area. Criminal damage and arson also doubled, moving from zero to four incidents, a change that could be linked to seasonal factors such as shorter days and reduced outdoor activity. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose by 100% to one incident, a figure that may indicate heightened awareness or targeted activity in local parking areas. Conversely, drugs-related offences fell by two-thirds, from three to one, a decline that may align with seasonal patterns of reduced illicit activity. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in the area, with public order and property crimes showing particular volatility. Violence and sexual offences — the most common category — remained 52% below the UK average, suggesting that localised factors may contribute to this lower rate. The absence of significant increases in theft or burglary further reinforces the area’s relatively safe profile compared to national trends.

Over the course of January 2026, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 346 residents in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt, a figure that places the built-up area within Harborough among the lowest-risk regions in the UK for this month. This monthly exposure rate, while seemingly small, reflects a 100.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 1.4 per 1,000 — a shift that may partly explain the heightened focus on specific crime types in the breakdown. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a localised figure that contrasts sharply with the UK’s much higher average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with this rise, the area’s crime rate remains 57.4% below the national average, underscoring the relative safety of the community. This contrast is particularly striking when considering the UK’s overall crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000, a figure that would translate to roughly 60 crimes in a similar-sized population. The low daily crime count, combined with the area’s demographic profile as a smaller, likely rural or semi-rural built-up area, suggests that localised factors — such as community cohesion or limited commercial activity — may play a role in maintaining this lower rate. However, the month-on-month increase highlights the need for continued vigilance, particularly in areas where public order and property crimes have shown significant fluctuations.