Crime in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt: statistics, rates and trends
236 crimes were recorded in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.9 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 Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt at a glance
- Crime trends in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
- Types of crime in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
- Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
- Streets with the most crime in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
- Population and deprivation in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
- Questions about crime in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
- About this data
236 crimes were recorded in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.9 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 103 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt has the 1,388th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt | Harborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 236 | 5,331 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.9 | 50.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,626 | 104,713 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt was highest in the year to July 2018 (370 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (236). Over the whole period it fell 36%, 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 | 236 | 30.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 284 | 37.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 261 | 34.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 348 | 45.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 353 | 46.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 318 | 41.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 272 | 35.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 342 | 44.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 370 | 48.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 18 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt 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 falls were in criminal damage and arson (-40%) and violence and sexual offences (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 103 | 13.5 | 0.39 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 4.3 | 0.28 | -13% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.1 | 0.47 | +0% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.2 | 0.35 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.0 | 0.29 | -40% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.6 | 0.32 | -29% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.4 | 0.41 | -31% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.0 | 0.32 | +167% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.7 | 0.08 | -17% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 0.25 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.54 | +300% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 43.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt recorded 8 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 167% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt recorded 4 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 300% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleckney | 294 | 53.9 | +74% |
| Great Glen | 237 | 41.2 | +33% |
| Oadby | 1,302 | 51.1 | +65% |
| Market Harborough | 1,560 | 61.0 | +97% |
| Wigston | 2,539 | 66.9 | +116% |
| Countesthorpe | 340 | 43.0 | +39% |
| Blaby and Whetstone | 956 | 61.9 | +100% |
| Leicester | 49,048 | 115.7 | +274% |
1 areas within Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Kibworths had the highest rate (36.4 per 1,000) and Kibworths the lowest (36.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kibworths | Neighbourhood | 9,090 | 331 | 36.4 |
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 Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dairy Way | 22 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near Supermarket | 11 |
| On or near Home Close | 9 |
| On or near Polwell Road | 9 |
| On or near Manse Drive | 7 |
| On or near Bush Road | 6 |
| On or near Merton Way | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
| On or near Robin Drive | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 72 | 30.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 68 | 28.8% |
| Not recorded | 33 | 14.0% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 9.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt has an estimated population of 7,626. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.2% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt a safe place to live?
Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt recorded 30.9 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 Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (33).
Is crime in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt was down 17% on the year before: 236 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 284 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt?
Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt 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 Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.