Crime Rate in Leicester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leicester

The total recorded crimes in Leicester, UK in May 2025 are around 5,109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leicester crime rate of 13.86 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 Leicester, encompassing approximately 368,571 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1680) incidents (7.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (752) incidents (11.08% increase)
  • Public order: (484) incidents (18.34% increase)
Leicester Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Gates with total crimes: 80
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 75
  • Granby Street with total crimes: 60

Leicester Police Info:

Leicestershire Police

Leicester Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Castle (1391 crimes), and the safest, Spinney Hills (58 crimes), is 1333 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Leicester.

Similarly, the area of Leicester City Centre (1146 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Belgrave North East (36 crimes), with a difference of 1110 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Leicester.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Castle1391
Abbey438
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields282
Beaumont Leys274
Stoneygate245

Safest Wards:

North Evington105
Thurncourt101
Wycliffe97
Rushey Mead84
Spinney Hills58

Most Dangerous Areas:

Leicester City Centre1146
Abbey Park305
Leicester City South280
West End & Westcotes232
Aylestone North & Saffron Fields184

Safest Areas:

Knighton54
Northfields & Merrydale50
Rushey Mead South44
Hamilton North44
Belgrave North East36

Leicester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1589 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (457 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1552 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 426 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1593 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (619 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1556 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (586 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1466 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (505 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1555 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (650 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1593 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 680 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3316 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1002 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 750 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202579
April 202553
March 202539
February 202560
January 202561
December 202439
November 202444
October 202475
September 202463
August 202464
July 202465
June 2024108

A total of 20531 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1710.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3316 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251680
April 20251567
March 20251641
February 20251423
January 20251589
December 20241552
November 20241593
October 20241556
September 20241466
August 20241555
July 20241593
June 20243316

A total of 2080 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 173.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 304 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025149
April 2025191
March 2025179
February 2025131
January 2025131
December 2024135
November 2024185
October 2024192
September 2024152
August 2024177
July 2024154
June 2024304

A total of 3479 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 289.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 455 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025349
April 2025286
March 2025258
February 2025269
January 2025265
December 2024221
November 2024249
October 2024332
September 2024455
August 2024237
July 2024184
June 2024374

A total of 667 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202534
March 202561
February 202542
January 202537
December 202461
November 202460
October 202467
September 202446
August 202439
July 202449
June 2024124

A total of 7378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 614.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 978 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025752
April 2025677
March 2025566
February 2025482
January 2025457
December 2024426
November 2024619
October 2024586
September 2024505
August 2024650
July 2024680
June 2024978

A total of 577 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202533
March 202544
February 202543
January 202539
December 202443
November 202440
October 202451
September 202434
August 202459
July 202455
June 202480

A total of 970 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202597
April 202589
March 202591
February 202562
January 202552
December 202435
November 202484
October 202498
September 202455
August 202475
July 202490
June 2024142

A total of 4005 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 333.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 630 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025266
April 2025282
March 2025291
February 2025324
January 2025320
December 2024318
November 2024313
October 2024332
September 2024301
August 2024295
July 2024333
June 2024630

A total of 5038 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 419.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 792 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025461
April 2025388
March 2025384
February 2025313
January 2025326
December 2024346
November 2024360
October 2024389
September 2024467
August 2024390
July 2024422
June 2024792

A total of 2141 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 178.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 332 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025201
April 2025176
March 2025149
February 2025146
January 2025159
December 2024151
November 2024177
October 2024185
September 2024176
August 2024130
July 2024159
June 2024332

A total of 5958 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 496.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1002 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025484
April 2025409
March 2025478
February 2025368
January 2025403
December 2024405
November 2024463
October 2024455
September 2024484
August 2024492
July 2024515
June 20241002

A total of 4271 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 355.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 580 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025383
April 2025364
March 2025268
February 2025306
January 2025364
December 2024340
November 2024410
October 2024338
September 2024313
August 2024315
July 2024290
June 2024580

A total of 1141 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025105
April 2025109
March 2025102
February 202568
January 202582
December 202467
November 202482
October 202486
September 202492
August 202482
July 202498
June 2024168

High Crime Locations Leicester in May 2025

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

1. East Gates (Map)
Total80
Anti-social behaviour26
Shoplifting19
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order11
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons2
Burglary2
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total75
Shoplifting51
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary9
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Granby Street (Map)
Total60
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order6
Other crime6
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime3
Other theft3
Drugs3
Bicycle theft3
4. Northampton Street (Map)
Total48
Shoplifting27
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson9
Robbery3
5. Euston Street (Map)
Total48
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order12
Drugs11
Violence and sexual offences10
6. Park Street (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences15
Possession of weapons6
Anti-social behaviour6
Robbery3
Public order3
Other theft3
Burglary3

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