Crime Rate in Evington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Evington

The total recorded crimes in Evington, Leicester, UK in January 2026 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Evington crime rate of 2.51 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 Evington, encompassing approximately 43,362 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
Evington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thurnview Road with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Ambassador Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Evington?

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

  • Relative to Leicester:

    • In 2024, Evington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leicester average, with 1990 crimes compared to 2765.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Evington witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

    • In 2023, Evington had fewer crimes than the Leicester average, with 1,807 crimes compared to 2,359. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leicester, Evington has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Evington Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Evington has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 2.51 ranking 15th out of 20 in the Leicester, UK

In 2024, the total Evington crimes were 1,990. The crime rate of Evington in 2024 was 45.89 (year) or 3.82 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Leicester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Evington were around 1,807 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.67 (year) or 3.47 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Leicester.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Evington)CrimesRank (Evington)CrimesRank (Evington)
Castle1,285 115,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields217 43,414 33,304 2
Abbey258 24,284 23,077 3
Beaumont Leys219 32,996 52,734 5
Western211 62,908 62,971 4
Westcotes202 73,169 42,429 7
Stoneygate211 52,588 82,352 8
Fosse158 82,749 72,714 6
Saffron147 92,452 92,347 9
Eyres Monsell122 111,908 111,880 10
Humberstone & Hamilton146 101,757 121,648 13
North Evington117 121,586 151,692 12
Belgrave91 171,678 131,583 14
Troon116 131,646 141,304 17
Aylestone109 141,540 161,582 15
Knighton88 191,450 171,329 16
Rushey Mead97 161,255 201,186 19
Wycliffe90 181,374 181,223 18
Thurncourt82 201,327 191,135 20
Spinney Hills52 21799 21695 21

Evington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202510
November 202510
October 202514
September 202511
August 20259
July 202511
June 202517
May 202516
April 202511
March 202511
February 202512

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20251
November 20258
October 20259
September 20254
August 20251
July 20255
June 20251
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 606 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202637
December 202537
November 202534
October 202550
September 202551
August 202548
July 202567
June 202573
May 202560
April 202555
March 202549
February 202545

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 202511
November 202511
October 20259
September 20257
July 20253
June 20257
May 20254
April 20252
March 202514
February 20253

A total of 154 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 202519
November 202510
October 202510
September 202511
August 202517
July 20259
June 202513
May 202517
April 202516
March 202510
February 202510

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20256
November 20257
October 202510
September 20253
August 20255
July 20258
June 202513
May 20258
April 20258
March 202512
February 202510

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202516
November 202511
October 202523
September 20256
August 202519
July 202519
June 202515
May 202522
April 202519
March 202525
February 202513

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
November 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20255
August 20255
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20256
November 20256
October 20254
September 20255
August 20255
July 20259
June 20256
May 202512
April 202515
March 202511
February 20252

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Evington in January 2026

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

1. Thurnview Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ambassador Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wicklow Drive (Map)
Total6
Drugs6
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Harwin Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
7. Illingworth Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chorley Wood Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Allinson Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Mcvicker Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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