Crime Rate in Beaumont Leys: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beaumont Leys

The total recorded crimes in Beaumont Leys, Leicester, UK in February 2026 are around 188 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beaumont Leys crime rate of 4.21 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-14.10% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (187.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (23) incidents (-47.73% decrease)
Beaumont Leys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Oronsay Road with total crimes: 9
  • Roydene Crescent with total crimes: 7

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Beaumont Leys)CrimesRank (Beaumont Leys)CrimesRank (Beaumont Leys)
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
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
AylestoneNA NA1,540 161,582 15
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

Beaumont Leys 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 67 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (100 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (79 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (87 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202610
December 202518
November 20259
October 202515
September 202512
August 202521
July 202512
June 202519
May 202510
April 202518
March 20259
February 202513

A total of 1102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 84.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202667
January 202678
December 202586
November 202579
October 2025100
September 202579
August 202587
July 202582
June 202589
May 2025115
April 202580
March 202598
February 202562

A total of 211 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202623
January 20268
December 202510
November 20259
October 202535
September 202526
August 202512
July 20256
June 202518
May 202516
April 202515
March 202518
February 202515

A total of 361 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.77 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202623
January 202644
December 202528
November 202524
October 202520
September 202525
August 202539
July 202527
June 202530
May 202542
April 202521
March 202522
February 202516

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20254
November 20253
October 20256
September 20255
July 20255
June 20255
May 20257
April 202510
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 418 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202634
December 202521
November 202533
October 202537
September 202529
August 202540
July 202533
June 202549
May 202539
April 202531
March 202526
February 202524

A total of 244 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.77 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202613
December 202523
November 202515
October 202519
September 202527
August 202515
July 202522
June 202523
May 202514
April 202520
March 202522
February 202515

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202612
December 202514
November 20259
October 20256
September 20258
August 20257
July 20258
June 20258
May 20252
April 202514
March 20259
February 20253

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20255
November 20254
October 20257
September 20259
August 20255
July 202514
June 20255
May 202512
April 20255
March 202510
February 20254

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20268
December 20251
November 20253
October 202513
September 20258
August 20253
July 20258
June 20258
May 20257
April 202510
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20253
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20258
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20251
November 20253
October 20253
September 20251
August 20256
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252

High Crime Locations Beaumont Leys in February 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Public order4
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Oronsay Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
3. Roydene Crescent (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Thorntree Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Thatcher Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
6. Lime Grove Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. Glenfrith Close (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Caledine Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Kinchley Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Kipling Grove (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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