Crime Rate in Blaby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blaby

The total recorded crimes in Blaby, UK in July 2025 are around 633 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blaby crime rate of 6.15 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (207) incidents (-11.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (91) incidents (-25.41% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (61) incidents (-8.96% decrease)
Blaby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Everard Way with total crimes: 33
  • Hill View with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

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 (124 crimes), and the safest, Normanton (6 crimes), is 118 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Blaby.

Similarly, the area of Enderby & Glen Parva (142 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Kirby Muxloe & Thurlaston (22 crimes), with a difference of 120 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Blaby.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Enderby and St John's124
Ravenhurst and Fosse56
Stanton and Flamville55
Saxondale47
Winstanley42

Safest Wards:

Blaby South16
Pastures14
Millfield11
Croft Hill9
Normanton6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Enderby & Glen Parva142
Glenfield70
Braunstone Town67
Whetstone59
Stoney Stanton, Sapcote & Sharnford55

Safest Areas:

Leicester Forest East36
Narborough36
Countesthorpe & Kilby32
Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe23
Kirby Muxloe & Thurlaston22

Blaby Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Blaby has recorded 633 crimes with crime rate of 6.15 ranking 273th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)
Harborough523 85,943 75,256 7
Hinckley and Bosworth735 78,894 47,895 6
Melton302 33,950 63,757 5
Oadby and Wigston361 54,484 54,290 4
Charnwood1,300 216,905 215,382 2
North West Leicestershire753 110,060 19,619 1

Blaby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 207 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 91 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (235 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (122 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 590 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202549
May 202544
April 202548
March 202565
February 202542
January 202541
December 202443
November 202444
October 202450
September 202458
August 202447

A total of 970 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202591
June 2025122
May 202584
April 2025101
March 2025104
February 202546
January 202571
December 202450
November 202463
October 202456
September 202466
August 2024116

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 20257
April 20257
March 20259
February 20254
January 20258
December 20247
November 202411
October 20245
September 202413
August 20245

A total of 2412 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 201.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 235 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025207
June 2025235
May 2025205
April 2025190
March 2025202
February 2025180
January 2025198
December 2024203
November 2024180
October 2024197
September 2024216
August 2024199

A total of 526 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202541
May 202546
April 202539
March 202532
February 202528
January 202541
December 202435
November 202456
October 202445
September 202450
August 202462

A total of 1015 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202567
May 202585
April 202588
March 202596
February 202572
January 202578
December 2024108
November 202490
October 2024117
September 202469
August 202484

A total of 481 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202534
May 202535
April 202530
March 202559
February 202552
January 202525
December 202425
November 202449
October 202444
September 202451
August 202443

A total of 185 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20258
May 202516
April 202517
March 202524
February 202512
January 202516
December 202417
November 202414
October 202411
September 202413
August 202419

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 379 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202521
May 202521
April 202515
March 202527
February 202529
January 202538
December 202431
November 202432
October 202451
September 202443
August 202438

A total of 601 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202562
May 202555
April 202547
March 202555
February 202534
January 202533
December 202453
November 202452
October 202451
September 202450
August 202455

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Blaby in July 2025

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

1. Everard Way (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting31
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Hill View (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft3
Public order2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Sandown Court (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
5. Francis Avenue (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1

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