Crime Rate in Beaumont Leys: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beaumont Leys

The total recorded crimes in Beaumont Leys, Leicester, UK in March 2025 are around 233 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beaumont Leys crime rate of 5.22 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (98) incidents (58.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
Beaumont Leys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • Oronsay Road with total crimes: 14
  • Peppercorn 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Beaumont Leys has recorded 233 crimes with crime rate of 5.22 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leicester)CrimesRank (Leicester)CrimesRank (Leicester)
Castle1,228 115,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields229 53,414 33,304 2
Abbey366 24,284 23,077 3
Westcotes235 33,169 42,429 7
Western222 62,908 62,971 4
Fosse198 92,749 72,714 6
Stoneygate214 72,588 82,352 8
Saffron200 82,452 92,347 9
Eyres Monsell129 131,908 111,880 10
Evington148 111,990 101,807 11
Humberstone & Hamilton172 101,757 121,648 13
North Evington112 181,586 151,692 12
Troon133 121,646 141,304 17
Belgrave127 141,678 131,583 14
Aylestone123 151,540 161,582 15
Knighton115 171,450 171,329 16
Wycliffe115 161,374 181,223 18
Rushey Mead85 201,255 201,186 19
Thurncourt102 191,327 191,135 20
Spinney Hills65 21799 21695 21

Beaumont Leys Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (214 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (72 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (110 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (86 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (25 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 318 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202516
January 202518
December 202419
November 202422
October 202419
September 202422
August 202422
July 202440
June 202472
May 202421
April 202425

A total of 1218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202598
February 202562
January 202587
December 202477
November 2024111
October 202480
September 202488
August 202498
July 2024107
June 2024214
May 2024110
April 202486

A total of 150 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202515
January 202520
December 20249
November 202417
October 202413
September 202413
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 202415
April 20247

A total of 361 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202524
January 202527
December 202419
November 202427
October 202427
September 202421
August 202432
July 202446
June 202466
May 202425
April 202421

A total of 98 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 20249
August 20246
July 20242
June 202428
May 202411
April 20244

A total of 142 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202513
January 20257
December 202411
November 202411
October 20249
September 202413
August 202413
July 202414
June 202416
May 202418
April 20248

A total of 272 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202515
January 202514
December 202418
November 202419
October 202427
September 202418
August 202425
July 202419
June 202450
May 202422
April 202423

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20249
November 20248
October 20247
September 202421
August 202416
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 202410
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 202411
April 20243

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20256
December 202412
November 202411
October 202411
September 20247
August 202411
July 202412
June 202426
May 202418
April 20249

High Crime Locations Beaumont Leys in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Oronsay Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Peppercorn Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other crime1
4. Lime Grove Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Ipswich Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Gresley Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
7. Little Barley Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
8. Grassington Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. St Mellion Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Great Meadow Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1

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