Greater Hinckley vs Harborough and the Bowdens

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Greater Hinckley Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Harborough and the Bowdens Leicestershire Police

      Greater Hinckley vs Harborough and the Bowdens Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Greater Hinckley
      Leicestershire Police
      2,755 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.8% trend
      32.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Harborough and the Bowdens
      Leicestershire Police
      1,513 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.9% trend
      35.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Greater Hinckley
      B Harborough and the Bowdens
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,755
      1,513
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,805
      1,660
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.8%
      ↓8.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.1%
      35.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Greater Hinckley
      B Harborough and the Bowdens
      Violent Crime
      1,048 ↑5%
      498 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      348 ↑42%
      208 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      184 ↓27%
      112 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      140 ↓26%
      74 ↓6%
      Burglary
      171 ↑57%
      73 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      252 ↑14%
      121 ↑5%
      Drugs
      64 ↓12%
      31 ↑29%
      Public Order
      197 ↓19%
      135 ↓11%
      Robbery
      19 ↑0%
      6 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      222 ↓31%
      184 ↓26%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↓22%
      8 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↓45%
      17 ↑42%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↑16%
      23 ↑77%
      Other Crime
      58 ↓15%
      23 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      B Harborough and the Bowdens is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Greater Hinckley safer than Harborough and the Bowdens?

      Greater Hinckley has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,755 crimes in the last 12 months. Harborough and the Bowdens has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,513 crimes. Harborough and the Bowdens scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Greater Hinckley vs Harborough and the Bowdens?

      Greater Hinckley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Harborough and the Bowdens shows -8.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Greater Hinckley and Harborough and the Bowdens?

      In Greater Hinckley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,048 incidents). In Harborough and the Bowdens, it is Violent Crime (498 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Greater Hinckley and Harborough and the Bowdens?

      Greater Hinckley recorded 348 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Harborough and the Bowdens recorded 208. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Greater Hinckley vs Harborough and the Bowdens?

      Violent crime in Greater Hinckley totalled 1,048 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 498 in Harborough and the Bowdens. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Greater Hinckley and Harborough and the Bowdens in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Greater Hinckley recorded 2,805 crimes (now 2,755, a change of -1.8%). Harborough and the Bowdens recorded 1,660 crimes previously (now 1,513, -8.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Greater Hinckley and Harborough and the Bowdens?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Greater Hinckley has a resolution rate of 32.1% and Harborough and the Bowdens has 35.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Greater Hinckley and Harborough and the Bowdens?

      Greater Hinckley falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Harborough and the Bowdens is covered by Leicestershire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Greater Hinckley and Harborough and the Bowdens?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Greater Hinckley or Harborough and the Bowdens on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Greater Hinckley and Harborough and the Bowdens. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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