Crime in Harborough: statistics, rates and trends

5,331 crimes were recorded in Harborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,885 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Harborough has the 289th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Harborough was highest in the year to July 2023 (5,570 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (4,913). Over the whole period it rose 7%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Harborough over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+26%) and drugs (+26%).

The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-33%) and shoplifting (-11%).

Violence and sexual offences in Harborough

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Harborough recorded 1,885 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 35.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Harborough

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Harborough recorded 671 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Harborough

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Harborough recorded 488 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Harborough

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Harborough recorded 450 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Harborough

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Harborough recorded 435 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Harborough

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Harborough recorded 416 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Harborough

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Harborough recorded 322 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Harborough

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Harborough recorded 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Harborough

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Harborough recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Harborough

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Harborough recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Harborough

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Harborough recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Harborough

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Harborough recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Harborough

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Harborough recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Harborough

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Harborough recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Harborough, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Harborough.

30 areas within Harborough, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Lutterworth East had the highest rate (87.5 per 1,000) and Husbands Bosworth the lowest (26.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Harborough over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Harborough over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Harborough has an estimated population of 104,713. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Harborough sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Harborough. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.