Crime Rate in Birstall Watermead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birstall Watermead

The total recorded crimes in Birstall Watermead, Charnwood, UK in February 2026 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birstall Watermead crime rate of 1.72 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Birstall Watermead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wanlip Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Myrtle Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Birstall Watermead)CrimesRank (Birstall Watermead)CrimesRank (Birstall Watermead)
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
QueniboroughNA NA319 23356 21
Birstall WanlipNA NA400 21256 23
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 Watermead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20253
November 20254
October 202510
September 20253
August 20256
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202612
December 202511
November 202512
October 202513
September 202510
August 20258
July 202514
June 202511
May 202516
April 202511
March 202513
February 20258

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20253
November 20253
October 20253
September 20258
August 20251
July 20255
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20252
November 20255
October 20256
September 20257
August 20258
July 20254
June 202510
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
February 20254

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20252
October 20256
September 20254
July 20252
June 20251
May 202511
April 20254
March 202514
February 20255

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20256
October 20252
September 20255
August 20255
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20258
February 20251

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20252
May 20252
March 20252

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
August 20252
February 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Birstall Watermead in February 2026

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

1. Wanlip Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Myrtle Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Lawn Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wanlip Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Paget Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Malling Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Birch Tree Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lime Tree Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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