Narborough Crime Overview
Narborough is among the top 10 safest small towns in Leicestershire, and is the 103rd most dangerous overall out of Leicestershire's 237 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Narborough in 2020 was 40 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Leicestershire's overall crime rate, coming in 78% lower than the Leicestershire rate of 71 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Narborough is the 249th safest small town, and the 4,375th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In May 2020, Narborough was the worst small town in Leicestershire for public order, with 15 crimes reported and a crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 inhabitants. February 2019 was also a bad month for Narborough residents, when it was Leicestershire's most dangerous small town for other crime, recording 3 crimes at a rate of 0.35 per 1,000 residents. Narborough recorded 1 report of possession of weapons during May 2018, making its crime rate of 0.12 the worst small town for possession of weapons in Leicestershire that month.
The most common crimes in Narborough are violence and sexual offences, with 163 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 19. This is 34% higher than 2019's figure of 108 offences and a difference of 6.34 from 2019's crime rate of 12. Narborough's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, the same as 2019's figure of 1 crime.
Compare Narborough to other towns and cities
See how Narborough shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Narborough and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Narborough Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Narborough This Year
| Narborough | Leicestershire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 89 | 10.26 | 12,753 | 12.03 | 17% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 2 | 0.23 | 1,154 | 1.09 | 374% safer |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.88 | 4,513 | 4.26 | 48% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 36 | 4.15 | 8,501 | 8.02 | 93% safer |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.81 | 2,645 | 2.49 | 207% safer |
| Other Crime | 6 | 0.69 | 1,837 | 1.73 | 151% safer |
| Other Theft | 25 | 2.88 | 5,978 | 5.64 | 96% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.12 | 637 | 0.60 | 400% safer |
| Public Order | 49 | 5.65 | 9,360 | 8.83 | 56% safer |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.12 | 720 | 0.68 | 467% safer |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.12 | 2,848 | 2.69 | 2142% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.12 | 539 | 0.51 | 325% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 31 | 3.57 | 6,044 | 5.70 | 60% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 163 | 18.79 | 31,032 | 29.27 | 56% safer |
Crime in Narborough Compared To Leicestershire
Narborough Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurmaston | 347 | 33.80 | 19% safer |
| Whitwick | 291 | 33.83 | 19% safer |
| Broughton Astley | 335 | 36.33 | 10% safer |
| Braunstone | 652 | 37.42 | 7% safer |
| Leicester Forest East | 292 | 38.85 | 3.2% safer |
| Narborough | 348 | 40.11 | - |
| Birstall | 597 | 43.28 | 7% more dangerous |
| Lutterworth | 494 | 47.55 | 16% more dangerous |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch | 902 | 56.42 | 29% more dangerous |
| Shepshed | 804 | 57.19 | 30% more dangerous |
| Sileby | 554 | 61.44 | 35% more dangerous |
Narborough Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 10 | 7 | 6 | 10 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.46 | 0.58 | 0.35 | 0.23 | Safer |
| Burglary | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 2.9 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 6 | 3.9 | 4.2 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.35 | 0.46 | 0.35 | 0.81 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.0 | 0.58 | 0.69 | 0.69 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 2.4 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 2.9 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | - | 0.35 | 0.12 | 0.12 | Safer |
| Public Order | 1.7 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.23 | 0.12 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 0.35 | 1.3 | 0.23 | 0.12 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 10 | 6 | 7 | 3.6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 10 | 12 | 12 | 19 | Getting worse |
Changes In Narborough's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Narborough to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Narborough | 40.11 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 41% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 48% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 52% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 53% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 53% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 59% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 61% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 63% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 70% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 71% more dangerous |
Crime in Narborough's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narborough | 348 | 40 | First |
Crime in Narborough During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Narborough change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Narborough saw a 1,400% increase in public order. Narborough saw a large fall in vehicle crime during November, when it fell by 80% compared to November in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -44% | +400% | +40% | +125% | +67% | +33% | +500% | +150% | +600% | +100% |
| Burglary | - | -25% | - | - | - | +33% | +50% | - | - | -75% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -25% | +200% | -40% | - | +300% | -50% | +50% | - | -25% | -60% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | -25% | - | - | -33% | -67% | - | - | +50% | -50% |
| Public Order | -33% | +33% | +1,400% | - | -33% | -67% | -25% | +67% | +400% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -40% | -60% | -71% | -50% | +300% | +67% | -50% | - | -80% | -33% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -42% | +55% | +22% | +47% | +260% | -8% | +300% | +114% | -36% | +50% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Narborough
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Narborough's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021