Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Leicester, UK in May 2025 are around 1,391 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 1.92 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (374) incidents (13.68% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (194) incidents (42.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (180) incidents (29.50% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Gates with total crimes: 82
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 75
  • Granby Street with total crimes: 60

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 May 2025 the Castle has recorded 1,391 crimes with crime rate of 0.22 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields282 33,414 33,304 2
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

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (290 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (162 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (350 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (153 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 376 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 163 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (790 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (278 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (361 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (162 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1864 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 143.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025180
April 2025139
March 2025147
February 2025129
January 2025146
December 2024141
November 2024130
October 2024131
September 202483
August 2024140
July 2024163
June 2024208
May 2024127

A total of 5044 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 388.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 790 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025374
April 2025329
March 2025387
February 2025347
January 2025330
December 2024395
November 2024344
October 2024371
September 2024290
August 2024350
July 2024376
June 2024790
May 2024361

A total of 175 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20259
March 202513
February 202514
January 202519
December 202416
November 20247
October 202415
September 20248
August 202417
July 202416
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 1824 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 140.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025194
April 2025136
March 2025114
February 2025172
January 2025171
December 2024160
November 2024166
October 2024128
September 2024107
August 2024101
July 202487
June 2024216
May 202472

A total of 615 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202543
March 202540
February 202538
January 202538
December 202442
November 202447
October 202476
September 202446
August 202440
July 202443
June 202476
May 202439

A total of 1552 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 119.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202587
April 202587
March 202590
February 2025133
January 2025118
December 2024139
November 2024131
October 2024132
September 2024117
August 202492
July 2024121
June 2024214
May 202491

A total of 2112 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 162.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 278 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025144
April 2025129
March 2025157
February 2025131
January 2025162
December 2024184
November 2024155
October 2024144
September 2024162
August 2024153
July 2024151
June 2024278
May 2024162

A total of 457 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202568
March 202528
February 202533
January 202528
December 202422
November 202441
October 202447
September 202423
August 202439
July 202435
June 202434
May 202417

A total of 975 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 75.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025112
April 202596
March 202560
February 202570
January 202575
December 202476
November 202476
October 202475
September 2024143
August 202457
July 202446
June 202452
May 202437

A total of 384 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202514
March 202541
February 202523
January 202514
December 202436
November 202438
October 202436
September 202427
August 202427
July 202419
June 202464
May 202427

A total of 319 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202518
March 202517
February 202525
January 202530
December 202415
November 202419
October 202443
September 202429
August 202422
July 202434
June 202430
May 202414

A total of 994 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025105
April 202565
March 202571
February 202581
January 202564
December 202454
November 202456
October 202465
September 202497
August 202463
July 202469
June 2024140
May 202464

A total of 472 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202549
March 202548
February 202533
January 202528
December 202410
November 202437
October 202441
September 202417
August 202427
July 202435
June 202460
May 202454

A total of 205 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 202515
February 20256
January 202511
December 202414
November 202416
October 202413
September 202414
August 202419
July 202418
June 202436
May 202415

High Crime Locations Castle in May 2025

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

1. East Gates (Map)
Total82
Anti-social behaviour26
Shoplifting19
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order11
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total75
Shoplifting51
Burglary9
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
3. Granby Street (Map)
Total60
Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime6
Public order6
Bicycle theft3
Drugs3
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
4. Northampton Street (Map)
Total51
Shoplifting27
Criminal damage and arson9
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery3
5. Hospital (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences17
Public order11
Bicycle theft5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
6. Park Street (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour6
Possession of weapons6
Burglary3
Other theft3
Public order3
Robbery3
7. Carts Lane (Map)
Total32
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order5
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft2
Burglary2
Other theft1
8. Station Street (Map)
Total30
Other theft6
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Church Street (Map)
Total24
Other theft6
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. York Street (Map)
Total21
Drugs9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3

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