Harborough and the Bowdens — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Leicestershire Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
This neighbourhood beat covers Harborough town and the villages of Little Bowden and Great Bowden.
Contact the team
- telephone
- 101
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Leicestershire Police's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
156 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (133): ▲ 23 (17%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences52 · 33%
- Anti-social behaviour23 · 15%
- Criminal damage and arson23 · 15%
- Public order17 · 11%
- Other theft10 · 6%
- Shoplifting10 · 6%
- Burglary8 · 5%
- Vehicle crime5 · 3%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
112 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified47 · 42%
- Unable to prosecute suspect35 · 31%
- Awaiting court outcome15 · 13%
- Local resolution8 · 7%
- Formal action is not in the public interest4 · 4%
- Action to be taken by another organisation2 · 2%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Through Neighbourhood Link you have told us that Road Safety is a priority, this includes things like speeding, no insurance or MOT and driving offences.
We requested the mobile speed enforcement van to visit our area between 01/04/2026 and 30/04/2026. A4304 Lubbenham Hill, Market Harborough Summary (1 visit) Total Offences: 23 Total Time: 103mins #yousaidwedid
Set: 2026-07-01
Through Neighbourhood Link you have told us that Anti-Social behaviour causes you concern. This can be things like excessive noise, parties, smoking drugs and more. We will be working with statutory partners to ensure we can tackle these issues and prevent them reoccurring.
We have been conducting uniformed and plain clothed patrols in areas you reported to us as having issues with ASB. We have posted these patrols on our social media platforms to keep you updated. #yousaidwedid
Set: 2026-07-01
Through Neighbourhood Link, you have told us drug dealing is a concern to residents of Market Harborough.
We have been conducting plain clothes patrols in areas we are told drug dealing is an issue. We collect intelligence from residents and CrimeStoppers and apply for magistrates warrants and conduct drugs raids on those we suspect of dealing in drugs. We encourage anyone to report drug dealing to us anonymously through CrimeStoppers. #yousaidwedid
Set: 2026-07-01
Public events & surgeries
Beat Surgery PCSO Joshi
2026-07-20 · St Nicholas Church, Rectory Lane, Little Bowden.
Your local beat team will be on hand to talk to you about any issues, concerns or points you would like to raise. Feel free to come and talk to us, we can also offer crime prevention advice.
Beat Surgery PCSO Bolton
2026-07-31 · The Library The Symington Building Adam and Eve Street Market Harborough
Your local beat team will be on hand to talk to you about any issues, concerns or points you would like to raise. Feel free to come and talk to us, we can also offer crime prevention advice. Please note, events can be cancelled at short notice due to operational demand, any cancellations we will try and publish to our social media channels as soon as possible.
Beat Surgery PCSO Bolton
2026-08-05 · St Peter and St Paul's Church Dingley Road Great Bowden Market Harborough.
Your local beat team will be on hand to talk to you about any issues, concerns or points you would like to raise. Feel free to come and talk to us, we can also offer crime prevention advice. Please note, events can be cancelled at short notice due to operational demand, any cancellations we will try and publish to our social media channels as soon as possible.
Beat Surgery PCSO Joshi
2026-08-17 · St Nicholas Church, Rectory Lane, Little Bowden.
Your local beat team will be on hand to talk to you about any issues, concerns or points you would like to raise. Feel free to come and talk to us, we can also offer crime prevention advice.
Beat Surgery PCSO Bolton
2026-08-27 · The Library The Symington Building Adam and Eve Street Market Harborough
Your local beat team will be on hand to talk to you about any issues, concerns or points you would like to raise. Feel free to come and talk to us, we can also offer crime prevention advice. Please note, events can be cancelled at short notice due to operational demand, any cancellations we will try and publish to our social media channels as soon as possible.
Beat Surgery PCSO Bolton
2026-09-09 · St Peter and St Paul's Church Dingley Road Great Bowden Market Harborough.
Your local beat team will be on hand to talk to you about any issues, concerns or points you would like to raise. Feel free to come and talk to us, we can also offer crime prevention advice. Please note, events can be cancelled at short notice due to operational demand, any cancellations we will try and publish to our social media channels as soon as possible.
Beat Surgery PCSO Joshi
2026-09-21 · St Nicholas Church, Rectory Lane, Little Bowden.
Your local beat team will be on hand to talk to you about any issues, concerns or points you would like to raise. Feel free to come and talk to us, we can also offer crime prevention advice.
Beat Surgery PCSO Bolton
2026-09-23 · The Library The Symington Building Adam and Eve Street Market Harborough
Your local beat team will be on hand to talk to you about any issues, concerns or points you would like to raise. Feel free to come and talk to us, we can also offer crime prevention advice. Please note, events can be cancelled at short notice due to operational demand, any cancellations we will try and publish to our social media channels as soon as possible.
Beat Surgery PCSO Bolton
2026-10-07 · St Peter and St Paul's Church Dingley Road Great Bowden Market Harborough.
Your local beat team will be on hand to talk to you about any issues, concerns or points you would like to raise. Feel free to come and talk to us, we can also offer crime prevention advice. Please note, events can be cancelled at short notice due to operational demand, any cancellations we will try and publish to our social media channels as soon as possible.
Beat Surgery PCSO Bolton
2026-10-24 · The Library The Symington Building Adam and Eve Street Market Harborough
Your local beat team will be on hand to talk to you about any issues, concerns or points you would like to raise. Feel free to come and talk to us, we can also offer crime prevention advice. Please note, events can be cancelled at short notice due to operational demand, any cancellations we will try and publish to our social media channels as soon as possible.
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Team locations
- Station (station)Market Harborough Police Station, Fairfield Road, Leicestershire., LE16 9QJ
Nearby teams in Leicestershire Police
All Leicestershire Police neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Leicestershire Police.