Crime Rate in Leicester: Trends, Hotspots

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1472 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (524 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1422 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 434 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1397 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (479 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1558 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (743 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1434 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (588 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1643 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (755 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1615 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 742 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1558 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (626 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1680 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (752 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1567 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (677 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1641 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (566 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1423 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 482 incidents.

A total of 19776 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1521.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1680 reported cases.

A total of 3072 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 236.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 349 reported cases.

A total of 650 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 66 reported cases.

A total of 4328 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 332.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 538 reported cases.

A total of 718 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 79 reported cases.

A total of 5688 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 437.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 522 reported cases.

A total of 554 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 56 reported cases.

A total of 3732 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 287.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 327 reported cases.

A total of 1042 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 80.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 109 reported cases.

A total of 2279 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 175.31 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 229 reported cases.

A total of 4960 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 381.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 466 reported cases.

A total of 1991 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 153.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 191 reported cases.

A total of 966 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 104 reported cases.