Crime Rate in Blaby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blaby

The total recorded crimes in Blaby, Blaby in January 2025 are around 558 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blaby crime rate of 5.42 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (198) incidents (-2.46% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (78) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (71) incidents (42.00% increase)
Blaby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hill View with total crimes: 27
  • Everard Way with total crimes: 22
  • Cross Street 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 (125 crimes), and the safest, Normanton (4 crimes), is 121 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Blaby.

Similarly, the area of Enderby & Glen Parva (138 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe (23 crimes), with a difference of 115 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Blaby.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Enderby and St John's125
Forest47
Winstanley42
Countesthorpe37
Ravenhurst and Fosse37

Safest Wards:

Muxloe19
Pastures16
Millfield11
Croft Hill7
Normanton4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Enderby & Glen Parva138
Glenfield59
Braunstone Town48
Leicester Forest East44
Blaby Village42

Safest Areas:

Countesthorpe & Kilby37
Whetstone35
Stoney Stanton, Sapcote & Sharnford29
Kirby Muxloe & Thurlaston24
Cosby, Croft & Elmesthorpe23

Blaby Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Blaby has recorded 558 crimes with crime rate of 5.42 ranking 236th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)
Harborough438 75,943 75,256 7
Hinckley and Bosworth656 48,894 47,895 6
Melton329 33,950 63,757 5
Oadby and Wigston302 64,484 54,290 4
Charnwood1,182 216,905 215,382 2
North West Leicestershire705 110,060 19,619 1

Blaby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (432 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (150 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 502 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 62.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202533
December 202453
November 202452
October 202451
September 202450
August 202455
July 202458
June 2024150

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244

A total of 146 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202516
December 202417
November 202414
October 202411
September 202413
August 202419
July 202436
June 202420

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 363 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202538
December 202431
November 202432
October 202451
September 202443
August 202438
July 202446
June 202484

A total of 1864 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 233.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 432 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025198
December 2024203
November 2024180
October 2024197
September 2024216
August 2024199
July 2024239
June 2024432

A total of 448 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202541
December 202435
November 202456
October 202445
September 202450
August 202462
July 202445
June 2024114

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20258
December 20247
November 202411
October 20245
September 202413
August 20245
July 20246
June 202424

A total of 378 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 47.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202525
December 202425
November 202449
October 202444
September 202451
August 202443
July 202445
June 202496

A total of 670 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 83.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202571
December 202450
November 202463
October 202456
September 202466
August 2024116
July 2024102
June 2024146

A total of 679 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 84.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202578
December 2024108
November 202490
October 2024117
September 202469
August 202484
July 202443
June 202490

A total of 427 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 53.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202541
December 202443
November 202444
October 202450
September 202458
August 202447
July 202448
June 202496

High Crime Locations Blaby in January 2025

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

1. Hill View (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft3
Public order2
2. Everard Way (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting13
Other crime3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Other theft1
3. Cross Street (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Church Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting13
Public order1
5. Sandown Court (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Other theft3
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Vehicle crime1
Shoplifting1
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1

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