Harborough North vs Oakham Town and Barleythorpe

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Harborough North Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      Oakham Town and Barleythorpe Leicestershire Police

      Harborough North vs Oakham Town and Barleythorpe Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Harborough North
      Leicestershire Police
      1,694 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      18/100
      High Crime
      Oakham Town and Barleythorpe
      Leicestershire Police
      763 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.1% trend
      29.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harborough North
      B Oakham Town and Barleythorpe
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,694
      763
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,921
      762
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.8%
      ↑0.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      29.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harborough North
      B Oakham Town and Barleythorpe
      Violent Crime
      616 ↓13%
      276 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      178 ↓6%
      128 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      126 ↑8%
      50 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      82 ↓54%
      25 ↑47%
      Burglary
      96 ↓42%
      18 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      163 ↑1%
      63 ↓6%
      Drugs
      45 ↑61%
      24 ↓14%
      Public Order
      141 ↑4%
      55 ↓25%
      Robbery
      5 ↓29%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      146 ↑19%
      99 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓11%
      7 ↑133%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      4 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑38%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      68 ↓8%
      6 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Oakham Town and Barleythorpe is the safer choice — scoring 18/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harborough North safer than Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      Harborough North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,694 crimes in the last 12 months. Oakham Town and Barleythorpe has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 763 crimes. Oakham Town and Barleythorpe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harborough North vs Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      Harborough North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Oakham Town and Barleythorpe shows +0.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Harborough North and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      In Harborough North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (616 incidents). In Oakham Town and Barleythorpe, it is Violent Crime (276 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harborough North and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      Harborough North recorded 178 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oakham Town and Barleythorpe recorded 128. 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 Harborough North vs Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      Violent crime in Harborough North totalled 616 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 276 in Oakham Town and Barleythorpe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Harborough North and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harborough North recorded 1,921 crimes (now 1,694, a change of -11.8%). Oakham Town and Barleythorpe recorded 762 crimes previously (now 763, +0.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harborough North and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      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. Harborough North has a resolution rate of 0% and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe has 29.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harborough North and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      Harborough North falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Oakham Town and Barleythorpe 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 Harborough North and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      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 Harborough North or Oakham Town and Barleythorpe on a crime map?

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

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