Crime in Broughton Astley: statistics, rates and trends
344 crimes were recorded in Broughton Astley in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Broughton Astley at a glance
- Crime trends in Broughton Astley
- Types of crime in Broughton Astley
- Broughton Astley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Broughton Astley
- Streets with the most crime in Broughton Astley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Broughton Astley
- Population and deprivation in Broughton Astley
- Questions about crime in Broughton Astley
- About this data
344 crimes were recorded in Broughton Astley in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 122 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Broughton Astley has the 1,377th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Broughton Astley | Harborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 344 | 5,331 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.8 | 50.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,175 | 104,713 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Broughton Astley was highest in the year to July 2023 (570 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (344). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 344 | 33.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 416 | 40.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 471 | 46.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 570 | 56.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 451 | 44.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 421 | 41.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 384 | 37.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 404 | 39.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 373 | 36.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Broughton Astley 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 anti-social behaviour (+20%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-48%) and burglary (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 | 12.0 | 0.35 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 7.2 | 0.47 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 2.8 | 0.41 | -35% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.5 | 0.69 | -36% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.3 | 0.34 | -34% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.1 | 0.32 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 1.9 | 0.23 | +58% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.3 | 0.26 | -48% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.2 | 0.56 | +9% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 0.12 | -43% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Broughton Astley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Broughton Astley recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 35.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Broughton Astley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Broughton Astley recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 21.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Broughton Astley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Broughton Astley recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Broughton Astley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Broughton Astley recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Broughton Astley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Broughton Astley recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Broughton Astley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Broughton Astley recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Broughton Astley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Broughton Astley recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Broughton Astley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Broughton Astley recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Broughton Astley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Broughton Astley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Broughton Astley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Broughton Astley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Broughton Astley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Broughton Astley recorded 2 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 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Broughton Astley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Broughton Astley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Broughton Astley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Broughton Astley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Broughton Astley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Broughton Astley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broughton Astley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaby and Whetstone | 956 | 61.9 | +83% |
| Enderby and Narborough | 1,856 | 154.6 | +357% |
| Countesthorpe | 340 | 43.0 | +27% |
| Lutterworth | 730 | 64.5 | +91% |
| Earl Shilton | 799 | 72.0 | +113% |
| Barwell | 592 | 64.5 | +91% |
| Wigston | 2,539 | 66.9 | +98% |
| Hinckley | 4,000 | 77.4 | +129% |
2 areas within Broughton Astley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Broughton Astley-Primethorpe & Sutton had the highest rate (35.1 per 1,000) and Broughton Astley South & Leire the lowest (32.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Astley-Primethorpe & Sutton | Neighbourhood | 4,335 | 152 | 35.1 |
| Broughton Astley South & Leire | Neighbourhood | 5,840 | 192 | 32.9 |
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 Broughton Astley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Mountbatten Drive | 18 |
| On or near Horton Drive | 12 |
| On or near Evans Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Six Acres | 11 |
| On or near Estley Road | 10 |
| On or near Manor Farm Close | 10 |
| On or near Phipps Street | 9 |
| On or near Brooklands Close | 8 |
| On or near Devitt Way | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Broughton Astley 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 106 | 30.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 82 | 23.8% |
| Not recorded | 73 | 21.2% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 9.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Broughton Astley has an estimated population of 10,175. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Broughton Astley sits in decile 9.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Broughton Astley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.3% |
| Social rented homes | 6.2% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 |
Is Broughton Astley a safe place to live?
Broughton Astley recorded 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Broughton Astley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (73).
Is crime in Broughton Astley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broughton Astley was down 17% on the year before: 344 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 416 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Broughton Astley?
Broughton Astley is policed by Leicestershire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Broughton Astley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.