Crime Rate in Evington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Evington

The total recorded crimes in Evington, Leicester, UK in May 2025 are around 161 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Evington crime rate of 3.71 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
Evington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spencefield Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Avonside Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Evington has recorded 161 crimes with crime rate of 3.71 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Evington)CrimesRank (Evington)CrimesRank (Evington)
Castle1,391 115,187 110,547 1
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
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

Evington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (82 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (78 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 202510
February 202510
January 20259
December 202411
November 20246
October 202411
September 202413
August 202411
July 202413
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202519
March 202525
February 202513
January 20257
December 202411
November 202411
October 202413
September 202418
August 202420
July 202426
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 126 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 202511
February 20252
January 20255
December 202410
November 20247
October 202415
September 202413
August 202412
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 195 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 202511
February 202512
January 202513
December 20249
November 202417
October 202415
September 202417
August 20249
July 202420
June 202428
May 202417

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 202512
February 202510
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 20244
August 202414
July 202413
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 250 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20256
January 202515
December 20249
November 202417
October 202413
September 202412
August 202421
July 202420
June 202482
May 202443

A total of 736 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202555
March 202549
February 202545
January 202561
December 202446
November 202455
October 202456
September 202480
August 202443
July 202458
June 202478
May 202450

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 202410
August 20244
July 20243
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 202514
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 20249
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20258
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Evington in May 2025

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

1. Spencefield Gardens (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Avonside Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
5. Harwin Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
6. Greenacre Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
7. Davison Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Thurnview Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
10. Radley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1

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