Crime Rate in Belgrave: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belgrave

The total recorded crimes in Belgrave, Leicester, UK in May 2025 are around 159 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belgrave crime rate of 1.11 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (25.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-24.24% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
Belgrave Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mortoft Road with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Broadhurst Street with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Belgrave has recorded 159 crimes with crime rate of 1.11 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Belgrave)CrimesRank (Belgrave)CrimesRank (Belgrave)
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
Beaumont Leys274 42,996 52,734 5
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
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

Belgrave Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 202411
October 20246
September 20249
August 202412
July 20249
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 172 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202515
February 202513
January 20254
December 20249
November 202412
October 202415
September 202412
August 202418
July 202416
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 624 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202547
March 202542
February 202550
January 202528
December 202447
November 202440
October 202436
September 202432
August 202448
July 202450
June 202494
May 202451

A total of 367 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202533
March 202517
February 202520
January 202512
December 202421
November 202459
October 202431
September 202429
August 202432
July 202422
June 202444
May 202422

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20257
February 202511
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 202411
July 202411
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20245
May 20243

A total of 149 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202516
February 20258
January 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 20249
September 20249
August 202417
July 202415
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20249

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Belgrave in May 2025

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

1. Mortoft Road (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Robbery1
3. Broadhurst Street (Map)
Total7
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Linford Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
5. Kensington Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Gibbons Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Cossington Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
8. Beverley Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. Belgrave Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Hunter Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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