Crime Rate in Beaumont Leys: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beaumont Leys

The total recorded crimes in Beaumont Leys, Leicester, UK in May 2025 are around 274 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beaumont Leys crime rate of 6.14 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (115) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (42) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (25.81% increase)
Beaumont Leys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Oronsay Road with total crimes: 12
  • Leysdale Close with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Beaumont Leys has recorded 274 crimes with crime rate of 6.14 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beaumont Leys)CrimesRank (Beaumont Leys)CrimesRank (Beaumont Leys)
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
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
Aylestone159 131,540 161,582 15
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

Beaumont Leys Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 107 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 263 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202521
March 202522
February 202516
January 202518
December 202419
November 202422
October 202419
September 202422
August 202422
July 202440

A total of 1003 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 91.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025115
April 202580
March 202598
February 202562
January 202587
December 202477
November 2024111
October 202480
September 202488
August 202498
July 2024107

A total of 151 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202518
February 202515
January 202520
December 20249
November 202417
October 202413
September 202413
August 20248
July 20247

A total of 319 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202531
March 202526
February 202524
January 202527
December 202419
November 202427
October 202427
September 202421
August 202432
July 202446

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 211 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 100 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 202510
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 20249
August 20246
July 20242

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202518
March 20259
February 202513
January 20257
December 202411
November 202411
October 20249
September 202413
August 202413
July 202414

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Beaumont Leys in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total23
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
2. Oronsay Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Leysdale Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Pitchens Close (Map)
Total9
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Clematis Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Scalpay Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
7. Bishopdale Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. St Mellion Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
9. Thorntree Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Linney Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1

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