Crime Rate in Belgrave: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belgrave

The total recorded crimes in Belgrave, Leicester, UK in February 2026 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belgrave crime rate of 0.64 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 Belgrave, encompassing approximately 143,155 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-13.51% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Belgrave Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cobden Street with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 4

How safe is Belgrave?

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

  • Relative to Leicester:

    • In 2024, Belgrave demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leicester average, with 1678 crimes compared to 2765.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Belgrave recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

    • In 2023, Belgrave had fewer crimes than the Leicester average, with 1,583 crimes compared to 2,359. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Belgrave recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leicester, Belgrave has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Belgrave Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Belgrave crimes were 1,678. The crime rate of Belgrave in 2024 was 11.72 (year) or 0.98 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Leicester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Belgrave were around 1,583 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.06 (year) or 0.92 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Leicester.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Belgrave)CrimesRank (Belgrave)CrimesRank (Belgrave)
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
Beaumont LeysNA NA2,996 52,734 5
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
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

Belgrave 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 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (55 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (53 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20269
December 20254
November 20258
October 202514
September 20255
August 202511
July 202514
June 20258
May 202515
April 202513
March 202516
February 20258

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
November 20253
October 20256
September 20256
August 20252
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 623 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202632
January 202637
December 202555
November 202542
October 202558
September 202547
August 202552
July 202549
June 202553
May 202559
April 202547
March 202542
February 202550

A total of 340 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202612
December 202513
November 202517
October 202551
September 202522
August 202534
July 202523
June 202555
May 202525
April 202533
March 202517
February 202520

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20268
December 20259
November 20257
October 202512
September 20258
August 202518
July 202511
June 202513
May 202513
April 20259
March 202515
February 202513

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20261
November 20255
October 202511
September 202510
August 20253
July 20252
June 20256
May 20257
April 202511
March 20257
February 202511

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20251
November 20254
October 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20253
November 20253
October 20254
September 20252
August 20254
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20253
October 20251
September 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20257
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20251
October 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 202515
November 20259
October 20253
September 20257
August 20258
July 20255
June 20259
May 202514
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20255
November 20256
October 20253
August 20254
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Belgrave in February 2026

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

1. Cobden Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Southey Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Epsom Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Overing Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Macdonald Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Dorset Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kensington Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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