Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Leicester, UK in March 2025 are around 1,228 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 1.69 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (387) incidents (11.53% increase)
  • Public order: (157) incidents (19.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (147) incidents (13.95% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Granby Street with total crimes: 72
  • East Gates with total crimes: 63
  • Hospital with total crimes: 32

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Castle has recorded 1,228 crimes with crime rate of 0.20 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leicester)CrimesRank (Leicester)CrimesRank (Leicester)
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields229 53,414 33,304 2
Abbey366 24,284 23,077 3
Westcotes235 33,169 42,429 7
Western222 62,908 62,971 4
Beaumont Leys233 42,996 52,734 5
Fosse198 92,749 72,714 6
Stoneygate214 72,588 82,352 8
Saffron200 82,452 92,347 9
Eyres Monsell129 131,908 111,880 10
Evington148 111,990 101,807 11
Humberstone & Hamilton172 101,757 121,648 13
North Evington112 181,586 151,692 12
Troon133 121,646 141,304 17
Belgrave127 141,678 131,583 14
Aylestone123 151,540 161,582 15
Knighton115 171,450 171,329 16
Wycliffe115 161,374 181,223 18
Rushey Mead85 201,255 201,186 19
Thurncourt102 191,327 191,135 20
Spinney Hills65 21799 21695 21

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (334 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (133 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 873 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202571
February 202581
January 202564
December 202454
November 202456
October 202465
September 202497
August 202463
July 202469
June 2024140
May 202464
April 202449

A total of 4675 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 389.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 790 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025387
February 2025347
January 2025330
December 2024395
November 2024344
October 2024371
September 2024290
August 2024350
July 2024376
June 2024790
May 2024361
April 2024334

A total of 1481 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202590
February 2025133
January 2025118
December 2024139
November 2024131
October 2024132
September 2024117
August 202492
July 2024121
June 2024214
May 202491
April 2024103

A total of 1972 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 164.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 278 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025157
February 2025131
January 2025162
December 2024184
November 2024155
October 2024144
September 2024162
August 2024153
July 2024151
June 2024278
May 2024162
April 2024133

A total of 388 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 64 reported cases.

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

A total of 1612 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025114
February 2025172
January 2025171
December 2024160
November 2024166
October 2024128
September 2024107
August 2024101
July 202487
June 2024216
May 202472
April 2024118

A total of 192 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 378 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202533
January 202528
December 202422
November 202441
October 202447
September 202423
August 202439
July 202435
June 202434
May 202417
April 202431

A total of 423 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202533
January 202528
December 202410
November 202437
October 202441
September 202417
August 202427
July 202435
June 202460
May 202454
April 202433

A total of 808 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202560
February 202570
January 202575
December 202476
November 202476
October 202475
September 2024143
August 202457
July 202446
June 202452
May 202437
April 202441

A total of 1651 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 137.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025147
February 2025129
January 2025146
December 2024141
November 2024130
October 2024131
September 202483
August 2024140
July 2024163
June 2024208
May 2024127
April 2024106

A total of 575 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202538
January 202538
December 202442
November 202447
October 202476
September 202446
August 202440
July 202443
June 202476
May 202439
April 202450

A total of 158 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202514
January 202519
December 202416
November 20247
October 202415
September 20248
August 202417
July 202416
June 202414
May 20249
April 202410

A total of 298 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202525
January 202530
December 202415
November 202419
October 202443
September 202429
August 202422
July 202434
June 202430
May 202414
April 202420

High Crime Locations Castle in March 2025

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

1. Granby Street (Map)
Total72
Violence and sexual offences36
Criminal damage and arson9
Theft from the person9
Other theft6
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery3
2. East Gates (Map)
Total63
Anti-social behaviour20
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order6
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total32
Violence and sexual offences16
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson3
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
4. Park Street (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
Drugs3
Public order3
5. Fox Street (Map)
Total27
Other theft15
Bicycle theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Causeway Lane (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
8. Northampton Street (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime3
9. Gower Street (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences14
Drugs2
Other theft2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
10. Police Station (Map)
Total22
Public order16
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other crime1

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