Crime Rate in Aylestone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aylestone

The total recorded crimes in Aylestone, Leicester, UK in July 2025 are around 134 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aylestone crime rate of 5.08 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (4.08% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Aylestone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saffron Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Bridevale Road with total crimes: 5
  • Cheshire Gardens 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 July 2025 the Aylestone has recorded 134 crimes with crime rate of 5.08 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aylestone)CrimesRank (Aylestone)CrimesRank (Aylestone)
Castle1,365 115,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields241 43,414 33,304 2
Abbey354 24,284 23,077 3
Stoneygate251 32,588 82,352 8
Western239 52,908 62,971 4
Westcotes235 63,169 42,429 7
Beaumont Leys228 72,996 52,734 5
Fosse220 82,749 72,714 6
Saffron214 92,452 92,347 9
Eyres Monsell209 101,908 111,880 10
Evington145 121,990 101,807 11
Humberstone & Hamilton152 111,757 121,648 13
North Evington123 161,586 151,692 12
Belgrave117 171,678 131,583 14
Troon139 131,646 141,304 17
Wycliffe125 151,374 181,223 18
Knighton116 181,450 171,329 16
Rushey Mead99 191,255 201,186 19
Thurncourt88 201,327 191,135 20
Spinney Hills45 21799 21695 21

Aylestone 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202518
May 202517
April 202516
March 202515
February 202511
January 20255
December 202412
November 20247
October 20244
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 518 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202549
May 202566
April 202542
March 202552
February 202532
January 202533
December 202436
November 202452
October 202436
September 202432
August 202437

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 20253
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 202517
April 202518
March 202510
February 202513
January 202510
December 202412
November 202423
October 202421
September 202419
August 202430

A total of 166 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202520
May 202520
April 20258
March 202513
February 20258
January 202512
December 202413
November 202410
October 202411
September 202420
August 202412

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
August 20243

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 202514
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256
January 202510
December 20248
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202514
May 202510
April 20256
March 20252
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 20246
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Aylestone in July 2025

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

1. Saffron Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime1
2. Bridevale Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Cheshire Gardens (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. A426 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Hopyard Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Firs (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Parkhill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Harold Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1

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