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 May 2025 are around 282 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields crime rate of 5.38 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (101) incidents (4.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (29) incidents (93.33% increase)
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harlaxton Street with total crimes: 13
  • Wynthorpe Rise with total crimes: 12
  • Audley End with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields has recorded 282 crimes with crime rate of 5.38 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields)CrimesRank (Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields)CrimesRank (Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields)
Castle1,391 115,187 110,547 1
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
Belgrave159 121,678 131,583 14
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

Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 453 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202544
March 202531
February 202525
January 202531
December 202422
November 202435
October 202445
September 202424
August 202438
July 202439
June 202446
May 202433

A total of 185 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202512
March 202512
February 202511
January 20258
December 202411
November 202411
October 202414
September 202424
August 202421
July 20248
June 202418
May 202419

A total of 184 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202512
March 202512
February 202515
January 20258
December 202417
November 20248
October 202419
September 202410
August 202415
July 202411
June 202430
May 202411

A total of 146 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 202515
February 202510
January 202510
December 202412
November 202410
October 202412
September 20249
August 202410
July 202412
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 110 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202518
March 20257
February 20253
January 202510
December 20246
November 20243
October 20249
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 1332 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 102.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025101
April 202597
March 202588
February 202572
January 2025101
December 2024101
November 2024112
October 2024104
September 202489
August 202480
July 202477
June 2024212
May 202498

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 335 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202515
March 202523
February 202517
January 202513
December 202414
November 202417
October 202425
September 202430
August 202432
July 202419
June 202472
May 202429

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 411 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202531
March 202522
February 202517
January 202522
December 202423
November 202444
October 202439
September 202428
August 202428
July 202425
June 202468
May 202438

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 95 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 223 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 20259
February 20255
January 202511
December 20241
November 202422
October 202427
September 202425
August 202422
July 202435
June 202436
May 202413

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields in May 2025

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

1. Harlaxton Street (Map)
Total13
Public order4
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Wynthorpe Rise (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Audley End (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Haworth Place (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Winchester Avenue (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
7. A5460 (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Police Station (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Walpole Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
10. Winstanley Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1

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