Market Harborough Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Market Harborough’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 34.2% below the UK average of 7.3. This marks a continuation of the town’s trend of maintaining lower-than-average crime levels. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 27.6% of all reported crimes, followed by shoplifting (14.6%) and criminal damage (13.8%). The town’s market town character—centred around its high street and retail presence—likely contributes to shoplifting rates, while the presence of public spaces and community events may influence violent crime patterns. November’s darker evenings and the proximity to Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping could have heightened tensions in public areas, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than national benchmarks. The relatively low rate of anti-social behaviour (81% below UK average) suggests effective local policing or community engagement strategies, though this merits further analysis given the absence of comparable data for surrounding areas. The crime mix reflects a balance between property-related offences and violent crimes, with property crimes making up 48.8% of the total. Seasonal factors, such as reduced daylight hours and increased foot traffic during shopping events, may have influenced these patterns, but the town’s overall safety profile remains distinct from larger urban centres.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in November 2025 was a 125% increase in burglary, rising from 4 to 9 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000 (Market Harborough’s rate was 0.4), suggests heightened vulnerability during November’s darker evenings or potential targeting of retail premises during the post-Black Friday period. Concurrently, 'Other crime' saw a 200% jump, moving from 1 to 3 incidents—a category that may include unclassified or emerging types of offences. This spike, while small in absolute terms, warrants closer examination given its rapid growth. In contrast, theft from the person fell 66.7% (from 3 to 1), possibly reflecting reduced foot traffic or increased vigilance during November’s shorter evenings. Shoplifting rates remained elevated at 0.7 per 1,000, 11% above the UK average, consistent with the town’s retail focus. Violence and sexual offences (1.3 per 1,000) were 49% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 32% above UK average for criminal damage and arson. Residents may find the 1-in-209 residents experiencing a crime monthly (based on November’s figures) a useful benchmark for contextualising local safety levels, though this does not account for unreported incidents.

Market Harborough’s crime rate in November 2025 (4.8 per 1,000) represented an 11.0% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.4, continuing a downward trend that has positioned the town well below the UK average. This decrease aligns with the 4 crimes reported per day on average—slightly lower than the 5.2 per day recorded in October. The monthly exposure figure of 1 crime for every 209 residents offers a tangible sense of scale for residents, though this is a monthly aggregate and does not reflect daily fluctuations. The population of 25,763 further contextualises these figures, as the town’s smaller size means each incident carries greater visibility. Compared to the UK average, Market Harborough’s overall safety remains strikingly evident, though specific categories like burglary and 'Other crime' demonstrate the need for targeted monitoring. The previous month’s rate (5.4) was 1.6 per 1,000 higher than November’s, suggesting that factors such as the timing of local events or seasonal patterns may have contributed to this shift. While the town’s lower crime rates may reflect effective policing or community initiatives, the absence of comparative data for surrounding areas limits definitive conclusions about broader regional trends.