Crime Rate in Aylestone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aylestone

The total recorded crimes in Aylestone, Leicester, UK in May 2025 are around 159 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aylestone crime rate of 6.03 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
Aylestone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Sharpland with total crimes: 10
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the Leicester.

    • 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 areas in the Leicester.

  • 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 May 2025 the Aylestone has recorded 159 crimes with crime rate of 6.03 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aylestone)CrimesRank (Aylestone)CrimesRank (Aylestone)
Castle1,391 115,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields282 33,414 33,304 2
Abbey438 24,284 23,077 3
Western229 92,908 62,971 4
Westcotes235 73,169 42,429 7
Beaumont Leys274 42,996 52,734 5
Stoneygate245 52,588 82,352 8
Fosse229 82,749 72,714 6
Saffron236 62,452 92,347 9
Eyres Monsell188 101,908 111,880 10
Evington161 111,990 101,807 11
North Evington105 171,586 151,692 12
Humberstone & Hamilton139 161,757 121,648 13
Belgrave159 121,678 131,583 14
Troon149 151,646 141,304 17
Knighton150 141,450 171,329 16
Wycliffe97 191,374 181,223 18
Thurncourt101 181,327 191,135 20
Rushey Mead84 201,255 201,186 19
Spinney Hills58 21799 21695 21

Aylestone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 202515
February 202511
January 20255
December 202412
November 20247
October 20244
September 20249
August 202412
July 202419
June 202420
May 202416

A total of 601 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202566
April 202542
March 202552
February 202532
January 202533
December 202436
November 202452
October 202436
September 202432
August 202437
July 202455
June 202494
May 202434

A total of 175 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20258
March 202513
February 20258
January 202512
December 202413
November 202410
October 202411
September 202420
August 202412
July 202414
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 251 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 202510
February 202513
January 202510
December 202412
November 202423
October 202421
September 202419
August 202430
July 202429
June 202436
May 202413

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20252
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 20246
September 202411
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256
January 202510
December 20248
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

High Crime Locations Aylestone in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sharpland (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Burglary2
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
4. Saffron Lane (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Knighton Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Kempson Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
7. Hallaton Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Duncan Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Disraeli Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
10. Seaford Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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