Crime Rate in Belgrave: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belgrave

The total recorded crimes in Belgrave, Leicester, UK in July 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belgrave crime rate of 0.82 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-7.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-58.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
Belgrave Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hunter Road with total crimes: 10
  • Marjorie Street with total crimes: 10
  • Lexham Street 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 July 2025 the Belgrave has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 0.40 ranking 17th out of 20 in the Leicester, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Belgrave)CrimesRank (Belgrave)CrimesRank (Belgrave)
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
Beaumont Leys228 72,996 52,734 5
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
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

Belgrave 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 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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (59 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 531 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202553
May 202559
April 202547
March 202542
February 202550
January 202528
December 202447
November 202440
October 202436
September 202432
August 202448

A total of 357 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202555
May 202525
April 202533
March 202517
February 202520
January 202512
December 202421
November 202459
October 202431
September 202429
August 202432

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 202514
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 202411
October 20246
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20257
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202513
May 202513
April 20259
March 202515
February 202513
January 20254
December 20249
November 202412
October 202415
September 202412
August 202418

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20258
May 202515
April 202513
March 202516
February 20258
January 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 20249
September 20249
August 202417

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20257
April 202511
March 20257
February 202511
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242

High Crime Locations Belgrave in July 2025

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

1. Hunter Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Marjorie Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Lexham Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Loughborough Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
5. Quemby Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Dundonald Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Donaldson Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Newington Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Roughton Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1

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