Crime Rate in Birstall Wanlip: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birstall Wanlip

The total recorded crimes in Birstall Wanlip, Charnwood, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birstall Wanlip crime rate of 4.56 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 Wanlip, encompassing approximately 10,960 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
Birstall Wanlip Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nine Leys Square with total crimes: 5
  • Birstall Meadow Road with total crimes: 3
  • Poplar Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Birstall Wanlip?

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

  • Relative to Charnwood:

    • In 2024, Birstall Wanlip demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Charnwood average, with 400 crimes compared to 604.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Birstall Wanlip recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 27 other areas in the Charnwood.

    • In 2023, Birstall Wanlip had fewer crimes than the Charnwood average, with 256 crimes compared to 549. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Birstall Wanlip recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 27 other areas in the Charnwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Birstall Wanlip Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Birstall Wanlip has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 4.56 ranking 13th out of 27 in the Charnwood, UK

In 2024, the total Birstall Wanlip crimes were 400. The crime rate of Birstall Wanlip in 2024 was 36.49 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Charnwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Birstall Wanlip were around 256 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.36 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Charnwood.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birstall Wanlip)CrimesRank (Birstall Wanlip)CrimesRank (Birstall Wanlip)
Loughborough Southfields187 11,868 11,619 1
Loughborough Lemyngton94 31,223 31,226 2
Loughborough Hastings97 21,250 21,224 3
Thurmaston87 4969 4839 4
Loughborough Shelthorpe86 5948 5769 5
Shepshed West62 8731 8674 6
Sileby71 6765 6646 8
Loughborough Storer67 7762 7665 7
Shepshed East30 21674 9611 9
Syston East55 9549 13534 14
Quorn and Mountsorrel Castle41 17594 12556 10
Loughborough Dishley and Hathern52 11624 10535 13
Syston West53 10499 16536 11
Barrow and Sileby West43 16600 11418 19
Anstey43 15543 14535 12
Birstall Watermead52 12402 20391 20
Loughborough Ashby43 14438 18521 15
Rothley and Thurcaston27 22511 15455 16
Mountsorrel37 18499 17431 17
Forest Bradgate25 23419 19422 18
Loughborough Garendon37 19382 22301 22
Queniborough31 20319 23356 21
Loughborough Nanpantan22 25243 25248 24
Loughborough Outwoods16 26248 24214 25
The Wolds24 24193 26176 26
East Goscote10 27131 27128 27
Wreake Villages7 28121 2896 28

Birstall Wanlip Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 202514
February 202513
January 202510
December 202416
November 20248
October 202415
September 202414
August 202412
July 202411
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
May 20242

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202518
March 202512
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 20255
February 20259
January 20258
December 20243
November 20248
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Birstall Wanlip in May 2025

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

1. Nine Leys Square (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
2. Birstall Meadow Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Poplar Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. The Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Field Leys Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Kent Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Lyngate Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Payne Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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