Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Leicester, UK in July 2025 are around 1,365 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 1.88 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (355) incidents (10.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (257) incidents (-25.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (148) incidents (46.53% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 186
  • Northampton Street with total crimes: 66
  • Granby Street with total crimes: 48

How safe is Castle?

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

  • Relative to Leicester:

    • In 2024, Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Leicester average, with 15,187 crimes compared to 2,765. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

    • In 2023, Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Leicester average, with 10,547 crimes compared to 2,359. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leicester, Castle has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Castle Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Castle has recorded 1,365 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 1th out of 20 in the Leicester, UK

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 15,187. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Leicester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 10,547 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Leicester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
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
Belgrave117 171,678 131,583 14
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

Castle 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 355 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 257 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (344 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (322 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (374 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (194 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (329 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (139 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (387 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (157 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 347 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 172 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (330 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (171 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 395 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 184 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (344 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (166 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (371 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (144 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3554 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 355.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 395 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025355
June 2025322
May 2025374
April 2025329
March 2025387
February 2025347
January 2025330
December 2024395
November 2024344
October 2024371

A total of 1842 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 184.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 344 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025257
June 2025344
May 2025194
April 2025136
March 2025114
February 2025172
January 2025171
December 2024160
November 2024166
October 2024128

A total of 679 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 67.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202557
May 2025105
April 202565
March 202571
February 202581
January 202564
December 202454
November 202456
October 202465

A total of 1392 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 139.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025148
June 2025101
May 2025180
April 2025139
March 2025147
February 2025129
January 2025146
December 2024141
November 2024130
October 2024131

A total of 502 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202573
May 202547
April 202543
March 202540
February 202538
January 202538
December 202442
November 202447
October 202476

A total of 1509 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 150.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025148
June 2025155
May 2025144
April 2025129
March 2025157
February 2025131
January 2025162
December 2024184
November 2024155
October 2024144

A total of 421 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202568
June 202544
May 202542
April 202568
March 202528
February 202533
January 202528
December 202422
November 202441
October 202447

A total of 373 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202543
May 202533
April 202549
March 202548
February 202533
January 202528
December 202410
November 202437
October 202441

A total of 1117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 111.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202597
June 2025103
May 202587
April 202587
March 202590
February 2025133
January 2025118
December 2024139
November 2024131
October 2024132

A total of 278 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202530
May 202518
April 202514
March 202541
February 202523
January 202514
December 202436
November 202438
October 202436

A total of 146 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202515
May 202518
April 20259
March 202513
February 202514
January 202519
December 202416
November 20247
October 202415

A total of 233 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202528
May 202523
April 202518
March 202517
February 202525
January 202530
December 202415
November 202419
October 202443

A total of 743 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 74.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202562
May 2025112
April 202596
March 202560
February 202570
January 202575
December 202476
November 202476
October 202475

A total of 133 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202512
May 202514
April 202514
March 202515
February 20256
January 202511
December 202414
November 202416
October 202413

High Crime Locations Castle in July 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total186
Shoplifting147
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order9
Other theft6
Burglary3
Drugs3
Other crime3
Theft from the person3
2. Northampton Street (Map)
Total66
Shoplifting36
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft6
Public order6
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3
3. Granby Street (Map)
Total48
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order6
Theft from the person6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Robbery3
4. Hospital (Map)
Total45
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order17
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. East Gates (Map)
Total37
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order8
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Station Street (Map)
Total33
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order9
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences9
Bicycle theft6
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary3
Drugs3
Public order3
8. Calais Hill (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour9
Other crime6
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
9. York Street (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences9
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3
Drugs3
10. Wellington Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Drugs6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3

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