Crime in Great Glen: statistics, rates and trends
237 crimes were recorded in Great Glen in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Great Glen at a glance
- Crime trends in Great Glen
- Types of crime in Great Glen
- Great Glen compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Great Glen
- Streets with the most crime in Great Glen
- What happened after crimes were reported in Great Glen
- Population and deprivation in Great Glen
- Questions about crime in Great Glen
- About this data
237 crimes were recorded in Great Glen in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 88 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Great Glen has the 1,288th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Great Glen | Harborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 237 | 5,331 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.2 | 50.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,747 | 104,713 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Great Glen was highest in the year to July 2022 (277 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (179). Over the whole period it rose 32%, 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 | 237 | 41.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 217 | 37.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 229 | 39.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 225 | 39.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 277 | 48.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 238 | 41.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 232 | 40.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 181 | 31.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 179 | 31.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
| August 2025 | 13 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Great Glen 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 violence and sexual offences (+35%). The largest falls were in burglary (-32%) and vehicle crime (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 | 15.3 | 0.45 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 4.5 | 0.29 | -10% |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.2 | 0.65 | +85% |
| Public order | 23 | 4.0 | 0.60 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.7 | 0.54 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.8 | 0.57 | -20% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.6 | 0.74 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.6 | 0.32 | -21% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 0.16 | -25% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.18 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Great Glen
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Great Glen recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 37.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Great Glen
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Great Glen recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Great Glen
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Great Glen recorded 24 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 85% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Great Glen
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Great Glen recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Great Glen
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Great Glen recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Great Glen
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Great Glen recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Great Glen
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Great Glen recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Great Glen
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Great Glen recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Great Glen
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Great Glen recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Great Glen
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Great Glen recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Great Glen
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Great Glen recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Great Glen
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Great Glen recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Great Glen
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Great Glen recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Great Glen
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Great Glen recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Great Glen, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Great Glen.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Glen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oadby | 1,302 | 51.1 | +24% |
| Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt | 236 | 30.9 | -25% |
| Fleckney | 294 | 53.9 | +31% |
| Wigston | 2,539 | 66.9 | +62% |
| Countesthorpe | 340 | 43.0 | +4% |
| Leicester | 49,048 | 115.7 | +180% |
| Blaby and Whetstone | 956 | 61.9 | +50% |
| Thurmaston | 848 | 84.5 | +105% |
1 areas within Great Glen, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Glen had the highest rate (41.2 per 1,000) and Glen the lowest (41.2). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen | Neighbourhood | 5,747 | 237 | 41.2 |
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 Great Glen over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near Naseby Way | 13 |
| On or near Ruperts Way | 13 |
| On or near Woodbury Rise | 11 |
| On or near Cherry Grove | 9 |
| On or near Oak Tree Road | 9 |
| On or near Buckthorn Way | 8 |
| On or near Woodlands Close | 8 |
| On or near Carlton Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Spinney View | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Great Glen 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 | 74 | 31.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 64 | 27.0% |
| Not recorded | 26 | 11.0% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 10.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 7.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
Great Glen has an estimated population of 5,747. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Great Glen sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Great Glen |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.4% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Great Glen a safe place to live?
Great Glen recorded 41.2 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 Great Glen?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (26).
Is crime in Great Glen going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Glen was up 9% on the year before: 237 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 217 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Great Glen?
Great Glen 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 Great Glen. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.