Crime Rate in Aylestone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aylestone

The total recorded crimes in Aylestone, Leicester, UK in March 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aylestone crime rate of 4.66 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 Aylestone, encompassing approximately 26,386 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
Aylestone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkhill with total crimes: 11
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 10
  • Lorrimer Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Aylestone?

To understand the safety of Aylestone, we need to analyze Aylestone crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Leicester:

    • In 2024, Aylestone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leicester average, with 1540 crimes compared to 2765.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Aylestone recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Aylestone had fewer crimes than the Leicester average, with 1,582 crimes compared to 2,359. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Aylestone recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leicester, Aylestone has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Aylestone Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Aylestone has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 4.66 ranking 15th out of 20 in the Leicester, UK

In 2024, the total Aylestone crimes were 1,540. The crime rate of Aylestone in 2024 was 58.36 (year) or 4.86 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Leicester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aylestone were around 1,582 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.96 (year) or 5.00 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Leicester.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leicester)CrimesRank (Leicester)CrimesRank (Leicester)
Castle1,228 115,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields229 53,414 33,304 2
Abbey366 24,284 23,077 3
Westcotes235 33,169 42,429 7
Western222 62,908 62,971 4
Beaumont Leys233 42,996 52,734 5
Fosse198 92,749 72,714 6
Stoneygate214 72,588 82,352 8
Saffron200 82,452 92,347 9
Eyres Monsell129 131,908 111,880 10
Evington148 111,990 101,807 11
Humberstone & Hamilton172 101,757 121,648 13
North Evington112 181,586 151,692 12
Troon133 121,646 141,304 17
Belgrave127 141,678 131,583 14
Knighton115 171,450 171,329 16
Wycliffe115 161,374 181,223 18
Rushey Mead85 201,255 201,186 19
Thurncourt102 191,327 191,135 20
Spinney Hills65 21799 21695 21

Aylestone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (27 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202513
January 202510
December 202412
November 202423
October 202421
September 202419
August 202430
July 202429
June 202436
May 202413
April 202413

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 174 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 202512
December 202413
November 202410
October 202411
September 202420
August 202412
July 202414
June 202422
May 202412
April 202427

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 139 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202511
January 20255
December 202412
November 20247
October 20244
September 20249
August 202412
July 202419
June 202420
May 202416
April 20249

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 542 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202552
February 202532
January 202533
December 202436
November 202452
October 202436
September 202432
August 202437
July 202455
June 202494
May 202434
April 202449

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 20246
September 202411
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 202416
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20245
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 202510
December 20248
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
August 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

High Crime Locations Aylestone in March 2025

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

1. Parkhill (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Lorrimer Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Grace Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Saffron Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Percy Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Earl Russell Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
9. Highgrove Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Kempson Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1

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