Crime Rate in Beaumont Leys: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beaumont Leys

The total recorded crimes in Beaumont Leys, Leicester, UK in July 2025 are around 228 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beaumont Leys crime rate of 5.11 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 Beaumont Leys, encompassing approximately 44,653 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (-7.87% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-32.65% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Beaumont Leys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Blackthorn Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Lime Grove Close with total crimes: 8

How safe is Beaumont Leys?

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

  • Relative to Leicester:

    • In 2024, Beaumont Leys reported a higher crime volume than the Leicester average, with 2,996 crimes compared to 2,765. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Beaumont Leys witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

    • In 2023, Beaumont Leys experienced a greater number of crimes than the Leicester average, with 2,734 crimes compared to 2,359. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Beaumont Leys witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leicester, Beaumont Leys has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Beaumont Leys Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Beaumont Leys has recorded 228 crimes with crime rate of 5.11 ranking 7th out of 20 in the Leicester, UK

In 2024, the total Beaumont Leys crimes were 2,996. The crime rate of Beaumont Leys in 2024 was 67.09 (year) or 5.59 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Leicester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Beaumont Leys were around 2,734 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.23 (year) or 5.10 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Leicester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beaumont Leys)CrimesRank (Beaumont Leys)CrimesRank (Beaumont Leys)
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
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
Aylestone134 141,540 161,582 15
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

Beaumont Leys 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 82 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (115 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (98 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (87 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (111 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (98 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 280 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202530
May 202542
April 202521
March 202522
February 202516
January 202518
December 202419
November 202422
October 202419
September 202422
August 202422

A total of 1067 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202582
June 202589
May 2025115
April 202580
March 202598
February 202562
January 202587
December 202477
November 2024111
October 202480
September 202488
August 202498

A total of 355 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202549
May 202539
April 202531
March 202526
February 202524
January 202527
December 202419
November 202427
October 202427
September 202421
August 202432

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20257
April 202510
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 202410
August 20241

A total of 237 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202523
May 202514
April 202520
March 202522
February 202515
January 202514
December 202418
November 202419
October 202427
September 202418
August 202425

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20255
May 202512
April 20255
March 202510
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202519
May 202510
April 202518
March 20259
February 202513
January 20257
December 202411
November 202411
October 20249
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 168 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202518
May 202516
April 202515
March 202518
February 202515
January 202520
December 20249
November 202417
October 202413
September 202413
August 20248

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20257
April 202510
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20249
November 20248
October 20247
September 202421
August 202416

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20252
April 202514
March 20259
February 20253
January 20256
December 202412
November 202411
October 202411
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Beaumont Leys in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Public order2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Blackthorn Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order1
3. Lime Grove Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Lawrence Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Scalpay Close (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
6. Peppercorn Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Drugs1
7. Leysdale Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Buddon Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Roydene Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
10. Oronsay Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2

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