Crime Rate in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields

The total recorded crimes in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields, Leicester, UK in March 2025 are around 229 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields crime rate of 4.37 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 Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields, encompassing approximately 52,417 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (24.00% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Danvers Road with total crimes: 10
  • Harlaxton Street with total crimes: 9
  • Wilmington Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields?

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

  • Relative to Leicester:

    • In 2024, Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields reported a higher crime volume than the Leicester average, with 3,414 crimes compared to 2,765. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields experienced a greater number of crimes than the Leicester average, with 3,304 crimes compared to 2,359. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leicester, Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields has recorded 229 crimes with crime rate of 4.37 ranking 5th out of 20 in the Leicester, UK

In 2024, the total Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields crimes were 3,414. The crime rate of Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields in 2024 was 65.13 (year) or 5.43 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Leicester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields were around 3,304 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.03 (year) or 5.25 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Leicester.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leicester)CrimesRank (Leicester)CrimesRank (Leicester)
Castle1,228 115,187 110,547 1
Abbey366 24,284 23,077 3
Westcotes235 33,169 42,429 7
Western222 62,908 62,971 4
Beaumont Leys233 42,996 52,734 5
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

Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (88 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (101 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 101 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (104 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (89 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (80 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

July 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 39 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (212 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (72 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (98 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202588
February 202572
January 2025101
December 2024101
November 2024112
October 2024104
September 202489
August 202480
July 202477
June 2024212
May 202498
April 202488

A total of 406 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202525
January 202531
December 202422
November 202435
October 202445
September 202424
August 202438
July 202439
June 202446
May 202433
April 202437

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 202510
December 20246
November 20243
October 20249
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 202410
April 202412

A total of 377 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202517
January 202522
December 202423
November 202444
October 202439
September 202428
August 202428
July 202425
June 202468
May 202438
April 202423

A total of 169 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202511
January 20258
December 202411
November 202411
October 202414
September 202424
August 202421
July 20248
June 202418
May 202419
April 202412

A total of 134 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202510
January 202510
December 202412
November 202410
October 202412
September 20249
August 202410
July 202412
June 202426
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 167 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202515
January 20258
December 202417
November 20248
October 202419
September 202410
August 202415
July 202411
June 202430
May 202411
April 202411

A total of 310 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202517
January 202513
December 202414
November 202417
October 202425
September 202430
August 202432
July 202419
June 202472
May 202429
April 202419

A total of 220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 202511
December 20241
November 202422
October 202427
September 202425
August 202422
July 202435
June 202436
May 202413
April 202414

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 90 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20249
August 20246
July 20249
June 202416
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
April 20248

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields postcode area is presented below.

1. Danvers Road (Map)
Total10
Burglary5
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft1
2. Harlaxton Street (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Wilmington Road (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Cort Crescent (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Winstanley Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Wynthorpe Rise (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
7. Redmarle Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
9. Rose Farm Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons1
10. Guthridge Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1

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