Crime Rate in Birstall Watermead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birstall Watermead

The total recorded crimes in Birstall Watermead, Charnwood, UK in July 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birstall Watermead crime rate of 2.62 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 Birstall Watermead, encompassing approximately 13,364 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Birstall Watermead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northfield Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Blenheim Road with total crimes: 3
  • Birch Tree Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Birstall Watermead?

To understand the safety of Birstall Watermead, we need to analyze Birstall Watermead crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Charnwood:

    • In 2024, Birstall Watermead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Charnwood average, with 402 crimes compared to 604.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Birstall Watermead recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 27 other areas in the Charnwood.

    • In 2023, Birstall Watermead had fewer crimes than the Charnwood average, with 391 crimes compared to 549. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Birstall Watermead recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 27 other areas in the Charnwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Charnwood, Birstall Watermead has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Birstall Watermead Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Birstall Watermead has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 2.62 ranking 16th out of 27 in the Charnwood, UK

In 2024, the total Birstall Watermead crimes were 402. The crime rate of Birstall Watermead in 2024 was 30.08 (year) or 2.51 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Charnwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Birstall Watermead were around 391 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.26 (year) or 2.44 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Charnwood.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birstall Watermead)CrimesRank (Birstall Watermead)CrimesRank (Birstall Watermead)
Loughborough Southfields140 11,868 11,619 1
Loughborough Lemyngton104 31,223 31,226 2
Loughborough Hastings112 21,250 21,224 3
Thurmaston92 5969 4839 4
Loughborough Shelthorpe94 4948 5769 5
Shepshed West53 7731 8674 6
Sileby50 8765 6646 8
Loughborough Storer55 6762 7665 7
Shepshed East31 20674 9611 9
Barrow and Sileby West49 9600 11418 19
Quorn and Mountsorrel Castle43 11594 12556 10
Loughborough Dishley and Hathern32 19624 10535 13
Mountsorrel44 10499 17431 17
Syston West34 17499 16536 11
Anstey36 15543 14535 12
Syston East41 12549 13534 14
Loughborough Ashby38 13438 18521 15
Birstall Wanlip37 14400 21256 23
Rothley and Thurcaston28 22511 15455 16
Forest Bradgate16 25419 19422 18
Queniborough34 18319 23356 21
Loughborough Outwoods29 21248 24214 25
Loughborough Garendon24 23382 22301 22
Loughborough Nanpantan20 24243 25248 24
The Wolds13 26193 26176 26
East Goscote9 27131 27128 27
Wreake Villages7 28121 2896 28

Birstall Watermead 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 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 202516
April 202511
March 202513
February 20258
January 20259
December 202410
November 202414
October 202415
September 202415
August 202414

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 202511
April 20254
March 202514
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
September 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20258
February 20251
January 20256
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations Birstall Watermead in July 2025

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

1. Northfield Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Blenheim Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Birch Tree Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Sibson Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dalby Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
7. Allington Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Myrtle Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Orchard Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Whiles Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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