Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Leicester, UK in February 2026 are around 1,155 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 1.59 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (362) incidents (-2.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (175) incidents (2.34% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (139) incidents (-14.20% decrease)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Gates with total crimes: 71
  • Granby Street with total crimes: 60
  • Bishop Street with total crimes: 51

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
Braunstone Park & Rowley FieldsNA NA3,414 33,304 2
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

Castle 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 362 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 175 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (371 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (171 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 344 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 176 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (336 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (161 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (414 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (161 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (319 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (146 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (335 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (169 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1896 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 145.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026175
January 2026171
December 2025110
November 2025154
October 2025154
September 2025146
August 2025142
July 2025148
June 2025101
May 2025180
April 2025139
March 2025147
February 2025129

A total of 4595 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 353.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 414 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026362
January 2026371
December 2025344
November 2025336
October 2025414
September 2025319
August 2025335
July 2025355
June 2025322
May 2025374
April 2025329
March 2025387
February 2025347

A total of 445 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202622
December 202523
November 202539
October 202531
September 202522
August 202531
July 202551
June 202543
May 202533
April 202549
March 202548
February 202533

A total of 2199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 169.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 344 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026139
January 2026162
December 2025176
November 2025147
October 2025102
September 2025114
August 2025142
July 2025257
June 2025344
May 2025194
April 2025136
March 2025114
February 2025172

A total of 1348 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 103.69 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202697
January 2026153
December 2025110
November 2025101
October 202582
September 2025109
August 202599
July 202597
June 2025103
May 202587
April 202587
March 202590
February 2025133

A total of 1931 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 148.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 169 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026126
January 2026164
December 2025148
November 2025161
October 2025161
September 2025138
August 2025169
July 2025148
June 2025155
May 2025144
April 2025129
March 2025157
February 2025131

A total of 936 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202658
January 202652
December 202582
November 202565
October 202569
September 202573
August 202597
July 202561
June 202557
May 2025105
April 202565
March 202571
February 202581

A total of 700 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202654
January 202664
December 202573
November 202567
October 202574
September 202545
August 202524
July 202558
June 202573
May 202547
April 202543
March 202540
February 202538

A total of 867 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202620
December 202537
November 202564
October 202570
September 2025105
August 2025100
July 202541
June 202562
May 2025112
April 202596
March 202560
February 202570

A total of 186 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202613
December 20255
November 202517
October 202512
September 20258
August 202524
July 202520
June 202515
May 202518
April 20259
March 202513
February 202514

A total of 265 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202623
December 202520
November 202518
October 202519
September 202521
August 202519
July 202515
June 202528
May 202523
April 202518
March 202517
February 202525

A total of 324 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202614
December 202517
November 202522
October 202532
September 202526
August 202529
July 202528
June 202530
May 202518
April 202514
March 202541
February 202523

A total of 177 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20269
December 202522
November 202514
October 202514
September 202512
August 202515
July 202518
June 202512
May 202514
April 202514
March 202515
February 20256

A total of 556 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202647
December 202533
November 202563
October 202536
September 202546
August 202533
July 202568
June 202544
May 202542
April 202568
March 202528
February 202533

High Crime Locations Castle in February 2026

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

1. East Gates (Map)
Total71
Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour12
Drugs9
Public order8
Shoplifting8
Theft from the person4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
2. Granby Street (Map)
Total60
Violence and sexual offences18
Other theft12
Possession of weapons6
Public order6
Robbery6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
Drugs3
Theft from the person3
3. Bishop Street (Map)
Total51
Anti-social behaviour27
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs6
Theft from the person3
4. Northampton Street (Map)
Total36
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary3
Public order3
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
5. Hospital (Map)
Total33
Public order17
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons2
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting27
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other theft1
7. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Carts Lane (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Station Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
10. Church Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences21

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