Crime Rate in Birstall Wanlip: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birstall Wanlip

The total recorded crimes in Birstall Wanlip, Charnwood, UK in February 2026 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birstall Wanlip crime rate of 2.01 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 Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Birstall Wanlip Crime Hotspots

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

  • Field Leys Way with total crimes: 6
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2
  • Riverside Mews with total crimes: 2

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Birstall Wanlip)CrimesRank (Birstall Wanlip)CrimesRank (Birstall Wanlip)
Loughborough SouthfieldsNA NA1,868 11,619 1
Loughborough LemyngtonNA NA1,223 31,226 2
Loughborough HastingsNA NA1,250 21,224 3
ThurmastonNA NA969 4839 4
Loughborough ShelthorpeNA NA948 5769 5
Shepshed WestNA NA731 8674 6
SilebyNA NA765 6646 8
Loughborough StorerNA NA762 7665 7
Shepshed EastNA NA674 9611 9
Quorn and Mountsorrel CastleNA NA594 12556 10
Loughborough Dishley and HathernNA NA624 10535 13
Syston WestNA NA499 16536 11
Barrow and Sileby WestNA NA600 11418 19
AnsteyNA NA543 14535 12
Syston EastNA NA549 13534 14
Loughborough AshbyNA NA438 18521 15
Rothley and ThurcastonNA NA511 15455 16
MountsorrelNA NA499 17431 17
Forest BradgateNA NA419 19422 18
Birstall WatermeadNA NA402 20391 20
QueniboroughNA NA319 23356 21
Loughborough GarendonNA NA382 22301 22
Loughborough NanpantanNA NA243 25248 24
Loughborough OutwoodsNA NA248 24214 25
The WoldsNA NA193 26176 26
East GoscoteNA NA131 27128 27
Wreake VillagesNA NA121 2896 28

Birstall Wanlip Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 202510
November 20253
October 20258
September 20253
August 20257
July 202511
June 20252
May 202511
April 20254
March 20255
February 20259

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202610
December 202512
November 202512
October 20259
September 20259
August 202512
July 202514
June 20257
May 202511
April 202512
March 202514
February 202513

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20253
November 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20256
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 202512
April 202518
March 202512
February 20258

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
November 20253
October 20255
September 20257
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20253
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20255
July 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
September 20251

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20251
October 20255
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
May 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Birstall Wanlip in February 2026

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

1. Field Leys Way (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Riverside Mews (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Rectory Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Wanlip Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Meer End (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Nine Leys Square (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Birstall Meadow Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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