Crime Rate in Blaby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blaby

The total recorded crimes in Blaby, UK in May 2025 are around 608 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blaby crime rate of 5.91 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Blaby, encompassing approximately 102,924 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (205) incidents (7.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (85) incidents (-3.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (84) incidents (-16.83% decrease)
Blaby Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Everard Way with total crimes: 26
  • Sandown Court with total crimes: 17
  • Hill View with total crimes: 15

Blaby Police Info:

Leicestershire Police

How safe is Blaby?

To understand the safety of Blaby, we need to analyze Blaby crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Blaby has recorded 8,176 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 79.44 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 213 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 7,778 crimes with a crime rate of 75.57, ranking it 215 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Blaby demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leicestershire average, with 8176 crimes compared to 8345.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Blaby experienced a greater number of crimes than the Leicestershire average, with 7,778 crimes compared to 7,711. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Blaby is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Leicestershire, Blaby has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Blaby Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Enderby and St John's (133 crimes), and the safest, Muxloe (6 crimes), is 127 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Blaby.

Similarly, the area of Enderby & Glen Parva (149 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Kirby Muxloe & Thurlaston (17 crimes), with a difference of 132 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Blaby.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Enderby and St John's133
Ravenhurst and Fosse64
Forest49
Saxondale49
Stanton and Flamville43

Safest Wards:

Narborough and Littlethorpe17
Millfield13
Normanton9
Croft Hill6
Muxloe6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Enderby & Glen Parva149
Braunstone Town77
Glenfield67
Blaby Village52
Whetstone46

Safest Areas:

Narborough38
Thorpe Astley33
Countesthorpe & Kilby24
Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe21
Kirby Muxloe & Thurlaston17

Blaby Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Blaby has recorded 608 crimes with crime rate of 5.91 ranking 260th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Leicestershire.

In 2024, the total Blaby crimes were 8,176. The crime rate of Blaby in 2024 was 79.44 (year) or 6.62 (month) ranking it 213 danzarous in the UK. Blaby ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blaby were around 7,778 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.57 (year) or 6.30 (month) ranking 215 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Leicestershire, Blaby ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Blaby

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)
Harborough470 85,943 75,256 7
Hinckley and Bosworth751 78,894 47,895 6
Melton344 33,950 63,757 5
Oadby and Wigston360 54,484 54,290 4
Charnwood1,449 216,905 215,382 2
North West Leicestershire818 110,060 19,619 1

Blaby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (205 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (85 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (190 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (101 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (202 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (104 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 180 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 72 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (198 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (78 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 203 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 108 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (180 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (90 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (197 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (117 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (216 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (69 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (199 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (116 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 239 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 371 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202515
March 202527
February 202529
January 202538
December 202431
November 202432
October 202451
September 202443
August 202438
July 202446

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 479 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202539
March 202532
February 202528
January 202541
December 202435
November 202456
October 202445
September 202450
August 202462
July 202445

A total of 458 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202530
March 202559
February 202552
January 202525
December 202425
November 202449
October 202444
September 202451
August 202443
July 202445

A total of 859 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202584
April 2025101
March 2025104
February 202546
January 202571
December 202450
November 202463
October 202456
September 202466
August 2024116
July 2024102

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245

A total of 530 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202548
March 202565
February 202542
January 202541
December 202443
November 202444
October 202450
September 202458
August 202447
July 202448

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20259
February 20254
January 20258
December 20247
November 202411
October 20245
September 202413
August 20245
July 20246

A total of 195 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202517
March 202524
February 202512
January 202516
December 202417
November 202414
October 202411
September 202413
August 202419
July 202436

A total of 543 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202547
March 202555
February 202534
January 202533
December 202453
November 202452
October 202451
September 202450
August 202455
July 202458

A total of 930 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 84.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202585
April 202588
March 202596
February 202572
January 202578
December 2024108
November 202490
October 2024117
September 202469
August 202484
July 202443

A total of 2209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 200.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 239 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025205
April 2025190
March 2025202
February 2025180
January 2025198
December 2024203
November 2024180
October 2024197
September 2024216
August 2024199
July 2024239

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246

High Crime Locations Blaby in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Blaby postcode area is presented below.

1. Everard Way (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting22
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order2
2. Sandown Court (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Hill View (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Other theft2
Burglary1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Other crime8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
Public order1
Other theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Other theft1

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