Crime Rate in Leicester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leicester

The total recorded crimes in Leicester, UK in July 2025 are around 4,839 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leicester crime rate of 13.13 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1615) incidents (3.66% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (742) incidents (18.53% increase)
  • Public order: (496) incidents (-4.98% decrease)
Leicester Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 186
  • Northampton Street with total crimes: 66
  • Granby Street with total crimes: 45

Leicester Police Info:

Leicestershire Police

Leicester Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Castle (1365 crimes), and the safest, Spinney Hills (45 crimes), is 1320 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Leicester.

Similarly, the area of Leicester City Centre (1140 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Belgrave South (35 crimes), with a difference of 1105 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Leicester.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Castle1365
Abbey354
Stoneygate251
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields241
Western239

Safest Wards:

Belgrave117
Knighton116
Rushey Mead99
Thurncourt88
Spinney Hills45

Most Dangerous Areas:

Leicester City Centre1140
Leicester City South286
Abbey Park253
West End & Westcotes227
Eyres Monsell160

Safest Areas:

Hamilton North47
Colchester Road43
Dane Hills & Western Park39
Belgrave North East38
Belgrave South35

Leicester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 605 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202563
May 202547
April 202534
March 202561
February 202542
January 202537
December 202461
November 202460
October 202467
September 202446
August 202439

A total of 4618 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 384.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 467 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025390
June 2025404
May 2025461
April 2025388
March 2025384
February 2025313
January 2025326
December 2024346
November 2024360
October 2024389
September 2024467
August 2024390

A total of 941 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025104
June 202599
May 202597
April 202589
March 202591
February 202562
January 202552
December 202435
November 202484
October 202498
September 202455
August 202475

A total of 1945 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 162.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025178
June 2025145
May 2025149
April 2025191
March 2025179
February 2025131
January 2025131
December 2024135
November 2024185
October 2024192
September 2024152
August 2024177

A total of 18795 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1566.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1680 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251615
June 20251558
May 20251680
April 20251567
March 20251641
February 20251423
January 20251589
December 20241552
November 20241593
October 20241556
September 20241466
August 20241555

A total of 1054 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202591
June 202588
May 2025105
April 2025109
March 2025102
February 202568
January 202582
December 202467
November 202482
October 202486
September 202492
August 202482

A total of 540 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202544
May 202556
April 202533
March 202544
February 202543
January 202539
December 202443
November 202440
October 202451
September 202434
August 202459

A total of 4353 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 362.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 538 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025414
June 2025538
May 2025383
April 2025364
March 2025268
February 2025306
January 2025364
December 2024340
November 2024410
October 2024338
September 2024313
August 2024315

A total of 7088 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 590.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 752 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025742
June 2025626
May 2025752
April 2025677
March 2025566
February 2025482
January 2025457
December 2024426
November 2024619
October 2024586
September 2024505
August 2024650

A total of 5459 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 454.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 522 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025496
June 2025522
May 2025484
April 2025409
March 2025478
February 2025368
January 2025403
December 2024405
November 2024463
October 2024455
September 2024484
August 2024492

A total of 2059 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 171.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025185
June 2025224
May 2025201
April 2025176
March 2025149
February 2025146
January 2025159
December 2024151
November 2024177
October 2024185
September 2024176
August 2024130

A total of 3339 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 278.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 455 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025202
June 2025216
May 2025349
April 2025286
March 2025258
February 2025269
January 2025265
December 2024221
November 2024249
October 2024332
September 2024455
August 2024237

A total of 3627 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 302.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 332 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025273
June 2025312
May 2025266
April 2025282
March 2025291
February 2025324
January 2025320
December 2024318
November 2024313
October 2024332
September 2024301
August 2024295

A total of 695 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202571
May 202579
April 202553
March 202539
February 202560
January 202561
December 202439
November 202444
October 202475
September 202463
August 202464

High Crime Locations Leicester in July 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total186
Shoplifting147
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order9
Other theft6
Theft from the person3
Other crime3
Drugs3
Burglary3
2. Northampton Street (Map)
Total66
Shoplifting36
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order6
Other theft6
Burglary3
Bicycle theft3
3. Granby Street (Map)
Total45
Violence and sexual offences21
Theft from the person6
Public order6
Robbery3
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary3
4. Hospital (Map)
Total40
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order17
Other theft3
Drugs2
5. Euston Street (Map)
Total38
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson12
Drugs8
Other crime1
6. Station Street (Map)
Total33
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order9
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3
Bicycle theft3

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