Crime in Broughton Astley: statistics, rates and trends
344 crimes were recorded in Broughton Astley in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Broughton Astley
- Questions about crime in Broughton Astley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (123), anti-social behaviour (71) and criminal damage and arson (32) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,357th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Broughton Astley | Harborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 344 | 5,417 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.8 | 51.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,175 | 104,713 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Broughton Astley of any year here (344 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 344 | 33.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 407 | 40.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 467 | 45.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 560 | 55.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 474 | 46.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 421 | 41.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 370 | 36.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 418 | 41.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 363 | 35.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (70% below) and public order (66% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary fell from 35 to 23 and public order fell from 32 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 | 12.1 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 7.0 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -34% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.0 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Broughton Astley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broughton Astley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaby and Whetstone | 925 | 59.9 | +77% |
| Enderby and Narborough | 1,895 | 157.9 | +367% |
| Countesthorpe | 352 | 44.5 | +32% |
| Lutterworth | 723 | 63.9 | +89% |
| Earl Shilton | 799 | 72.0 | +113% |
| Barwell | 574 | 62.5 | +85% |
| Wigston | 2,556 | 67.3 | +99% |
| Hinckley | 3,961 | 76.7 | +127% |
Of the 2 areas within Broughton Astley, Broughton Astley-Primethorpe & Sutton had the highest crime rate (36.0 per 1,000) and Broughton Astley South & Leire the lowest (32.2).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Astley-Primethorpe & Sutton | Neighbourhood | 4,335 | 156 | 36.0 |
| Broughton Astley South & Leire | Neighbourhood | 5,840 | 188 | 32.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Broughton Astley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Mountbatten Drive | 16 |
| On or near Evans Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Brooklands Close | 11 |
| On or near Six Acres | 11 |
| On or near Estley Road | 10 |
| On or near Horton Drive | 10 |
| On or near Manor Farm Close | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Phipps Street | 10 |
Of the 273 crimes in Broughton Astley with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 71 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 105 | 38.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 89 | 32.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Broughton Astley has an estimated population of 10,175 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.2%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Broughton Astley average decile 9.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Broughton Astley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Broughton Astley a safe place to live?
Broughton Astley recorded 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,357th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Broughton Astley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 123 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (71).
Is crime in Broughton Astley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broughton Astley was down 15% on the year before: 344 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 407 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Broughton Astley?
About 10,175 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Broughton Astley?
Broughton Astley is policed by Leicestershire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.