Crime in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt: statistics, rates and trends
240 crimes were recorded in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
- Questions about crime in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (101), anti-social behaviour (35) and public order (26) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,367th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt | Harborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 240 | 5,417 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.5 | 51.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,626 | 104,713 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt of any year here (240 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 240 | 31.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 276 | 36.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 269 | 35.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 324 | 42.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 378 | 49.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 306 | 40.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 280 | 36.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 342 | 44.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 364 | 47.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (70% below) and violence and sexual offences (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 125 to 101.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 101 | 13.2 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 4.6 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.4 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleckney | 308 | 56.5 | +79% |
| Great Glen | 245 | 42.6 | +35% |
| Oadby | 1,340 | 52.6 | +67% |
| Market Harborough | 1,581 | 61.8 | +96% |
| Wigston | 2,556 | 67.3 | +114% |
| Countesthorpe | 352 | 44.5 | +41% |
| Blaby and Whetstone | 925 | 59.9 | +90% |
| Leicester | 49,035 | 115.6 | +267% |
Kibworths is the one area listed within Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt, with 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kibworths | Neighbourhood | 9,090 | 347 | 38.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dairy Way” (22).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dairy Way | 22 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Supermarket | 12 |
| On or near Polwell Road | 9 |
| On or near Home Close | 8 |
| On or near Manse Drive | 8 |
| On or near Bush Road | 7 |
| On or near High Street | 7 |
| On or near Lloyd George Avenue | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
Of the 205 crimes in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 72 | 35.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 65 | 31.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.4% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 2.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt has an estimated population of 7,626 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt a safe place to live?
Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt recorded 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,367th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 101 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (35).
Is crime in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt was down 13% on the year before: 240 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 276 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt?
About 7,626 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt?
Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt 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.