Crime in Fleckney: statistics, rates and trends
308 crimes were recorded in Fleckney in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 50% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fleckney at a glance
- Crime trends in Fleckney
- Types of crime in Fleckney
- Fleckney compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Fleckney
- Streets with the most crime in Fleckney
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fleckney
- Demographics of Fleckney
- Questions about crime in Fleckney
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (125), anti-social behaviour (39) and criminal damage and arson (33) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,027th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Fleckney | Harborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 308 | 5,417 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.5 | 51.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +50% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,453 | 104,713 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Fleckney of any year here (308 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 60%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 308 | 56.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 206 | 37.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 226 | 41.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 161 | 29.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 233 | 42.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 210 | 38.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 166 | 30.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 173 | 31.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 192 | 35.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| July 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (53% below) and other theft (37% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 20 to 33 and anti-social behaviour rose from 28 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 125 | 22.9 | 34.2 | +39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 7.2 | 15.4 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +65% |
| Public order | 32 | 5.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 22 | 4.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Fleckney; the highest is Wigston (67.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt (31.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fleckney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt | 240 | 31.5 | -44% |
| Great Glen | 245 | 42.6 | -25% |
| Countesthorpe | 352 | 44.5 | -21% |
| Wigston | 2,556 | 67.3 | +19% |
| Oadby | 1,340 | 52.6 | -7% |
| Blaby and Whetstone | 925 | 59.9 | +6% |
| Market Harborough | 1,581 | 61.8 | +9% |
| Broughton Astley | 344 | 33.8 | -40% |
Fleckney is the one area listed within Fleckney, with 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleckney | Neighbourhood | 5,453 | 308 | 56.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Fleckney over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “School Street” (24).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near School Street | 24 |
| On or near Lodge Road | 23 |
| On or near Richmond Close | 21 |
| On or near High Street | 19 |
| On or near Fell Close | 15 |
| On or near Wagtail Close | 15 |
| On or near The Springs | 12 |
| On or near Byron Close | 11 |
| On or near Elizabeth Close | 11 |
| On or near Church Lane | 10 |
Of the 269 crimes in Fleckney with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 89 | 33.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 28.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 16.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Fleckney has an estimated population of 5,453 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.3%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.3%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fleckney average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Fleckney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fleckney a safe place to live?
Fleckney recorded 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,027th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Fleckney?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 125 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (39).
Is crime in Fleckney going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fleckney was up 50% on the year before: 308 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 206 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fleckney?
About 5,453 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fleckney?
Fleckney 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.