Total Crime Rate
34.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025High Street area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Bosworth , and the 159th lowest crime rate of 330 local areas in Harborough .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around High Street (LE17 6BL) in the last 12 months was 34.9 per 1,000 residents and was 11.7% lower than the Bosworth average (39.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 11.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Street (LE17 6BL), the main crime hotspot is near Fir Tree Lane. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bosworth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fir Tree Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Rectory Close | Under investigation |
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