Crime Rate in Aylestone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aylestone

The total recorded crimes in Aylestone, Leicester, UK in February 2026 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aylestone crime rate of 3.87 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
Aylestone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cyprus Road with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • The Firs 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 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Aylestone)CrimesRank (Aylestone)CrimesRank (Aylestone)
CastleNA NA15,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley FieldsNA NA3,414 33,304 2
AbbeyNA NA4,284 23,077 3
WesternNA NA2,908 62,971 4
WestcotesNA NA3,169 42,429 7
Beaumont LeysNA NA2,996 52,734 5
FosseNA NA2,749 72,714 6
StoneygateNA NA2,588 82,352 8
SaffronNA NA2,452 92,347 9
Eyres MonsellNA NA1,908 111,880 10
EvingtonNA NA1,990 101,807 11
North EvingtonNA NA1,586 151,692 12
Humberstone & HamiltonNA NA1,757 121,648 13
BelgraveNA NA1,678 131,583 14
TroonNA NA1,646 141,304 17
KnightonNA NA1,450 171,329 16
WycliffeNA NA1,374 181,223 18
Rushey MeadNA NA1,255 201,186 19
ThurncourtNA NA1,327 191,135 20
Spinney HillsNA NA799 21695 21

Aylestone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202610
December 202511
November 202515
October 202510
September 20259
August 202516
July 202514
June 202518
May 202517
April 202516
March 202515
February 202511

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 202610
December 20255
November 20253
October 20255
September 20254
August 202511
July 20255
June 20256
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 589 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202632
January 202644
December 202540
November 202538
October 202538
September 202546
August 202559
July 202551
June 202549
May 202566
April 202542
March 202552
February 202532

A total of 168 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202612
December 20257
November 20256
October 20257
September 202514
August 202524
July 202519
June 202520
May 202520
April 20258
March 202513
February 20258

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20254
November 20255
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20265
December 20255
November 20254
October 20254
September 20253
August 20252
July 20256
June 20254
May 202514
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202610
December 202511
November 202511
October 202519
September 202521
August 202517
July 202512
June 202513
May 202517
April 202518
March 202510
February 202513

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20265
December 20258
November 20256
October 20253
September 202517
August 202518
July 20256
June 202514
May 202510
April 20256
March 20252
February 20257

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20255
November 20253
October 20252
September 20254
August 202518
July 202512
June 20256
May 20253
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20265
December 20256
November 20256
October 20257
September 20254
August 20253
July 20254
June 20257
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
October 20255
September 20253
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Aylestone in February 2026

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

1. Cyprus Road (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
3. The Firs (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Cheriton Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Hawkesbury Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Duncan Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kempson Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Knighton Lane (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cranfield Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Caroline Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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