Market Harborough Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, Market Harborough recorded 138 crimes across a population of 25,763 residents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 people—33.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's relatively low level of criminal activity compared to the national context. The most prevalent crime types were anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences, each accounting for 23.9% of total incidents. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.3 per 1,000 residents, was 8% below the UK average, while violence and sexual offences were 55% below the national rate. These figures may reflect the town's character as a market town with a mix of residential and commercial areas, where community engagement and local policing efforts could contribute to lower violent crime rates. The seasonal context of June, marking the beginning of summer, may influence crime patterns: longer daylight hours and increased tourism could drive anti-social behaviour in public spaces, while the onset of warmer weather might reduce opportunities for burglary. However, shoplifting rates exceeded the UK average by 11%, linked to the presence of retail outlets in the town centre. The balance between property and violent crimes remains skewed toward property offences, with property crimes (55 incidents) outpacing violent crimes (33 incidents). This distribution may be consistent with the area's economic profile, where commercial activity generates opportunities for theft and disorder. Overall, the crime picture for June 2025 illustrates a stable, low-level environment with notable variations in specific categories that warrant further local analysis.

June 2025 saw significant increases in burglary, with a 166.7% rise from three to eight incidents, and a doubling of both 'other crime' and drug-related offences. These spikes may reflect seasonal patterns or localized factors. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 31.3% compared to the previous month, potentially aligning with the start of summer and associated changes in public behaviour. Anti-social behaviour remained the most frequent category, though it was 8% below the UK average. Shoplifting, at 12.3% of total crimes, exceeded the UK average by 11%, linked to retail activity in the town's market area. Criminal damage and arson dropped by 50%, suggesting a possible reduction in vandalism during the summer months. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Market Harborough, with some categories aligning with national trends and others diverging.

Market Harborough's crime rate remained stable in June 2025, matching the previous month's rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall crime trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately five reported crimes per day, a figure that contextualizes the monthly total in terms of everyday exposure. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 187 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. Given the town's population of 25,763, this translates to a manageable scale of criminal activity, particularly when contrasted with larger urban centres. The stability in crime rates may reflect ongoing community efforts or seasonal patterns, such as the start of summer potentially influencing both tourism and local activity levels. While daily crime counts offer a snapshot, the monthly exposure metric provides a broader perspective on how often residents might encounter crime within their community.