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 February 2026 are around 178 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields crime rate of 3.40 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (83) incidents (-4.60% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harlaxton Street with total crimes: 7
  • New Fields Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Walpole Court with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Leicester.

    • 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 areas in the Leicester.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields)CrimesRank (Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields)CrimesRank (Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields)
CastleNA NA15,187 110,547 1
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
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

Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields 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 83 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 (87 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (112 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (91 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (47 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (101 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (97 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 468 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202633
December 202538
November 202528
October 202530
September 202543
August 202547
July 202551
June 202540
May 202540
April 202544
March 202531
February 202525

A total of 152 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202617
December 20259
November 202512
October 202515
September 20259
August 202512
July 20257
June 20256
May 202516
April 202512
March 202512
February 202515

A total of 1145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 88.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202683
January 202687
December 202571
November 202588
October 2025112
September 202585
August 202591
July 202596
June 202574
May 2025101
April 202597
March 202588
February 202572

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20251
November 20254
October 20251
September 20255
August 20257
July 20255
June 20256
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 277 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.31 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202616
December 202518
November 202511
October 202523
September 202527
August 202529
July 202523
June 202532
May 202529
April 202515
March 202523
February 202517

A total of 305 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.46 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202617
December 202533
November 202522
October 202520
September 202522
August 202531
July 202526
June 202524
May 202526
April 202531
March 202522
February 202517

A total of 115 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202610
December 20254
November 20255
October 202512
September 20254
August 20258
July 20255
June 202511
May 202521
April 202518
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 142 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20265
December 202510
November 20257
October 202514
September 202511
August 202511
July 202511
June 202510
May 202516
April 202512
March 202512
February 202511

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20269
December 20257
November 20256
October 20254
September 202511
August 20257
July 20257
June 20257
May 20256
April 20258
March 202515
February 202510

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
August 20251
July 20253
April 20253
March 20252

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 202510
November 20255
October 202511
September 20254
August 202516
July 20255
June 20251
May 20255
April 202512
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
June 20253
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
September 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251

High Crime Locations Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields in February 2026

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

1. Harlaxton Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
2. New Fields Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Walpole Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Newcombe Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hollins Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wilmington Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
9. Narborough Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Winforde Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1

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