Total Crime Rate
54.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hartopp Close area has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Thurnby & Houghton , and the 110th highest crime rate of 330 local areas in Harborough .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hartopp Close (LE7 9ND) in the last 12 months was 54.0 per 1,000 residents and was 22.1% lower than the Thurnby & Houghton average (69.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 27.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 60.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hartopp Close (LE7 9ND), the main crime hotspot is near Harcourt Grove. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Thurnby & Houghton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wadkins Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harcourt Grove | Under investigation |
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