Crime Rate in Fosse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fosse

The total recorded crimes in Fosse, Leicester, UK in May 2025 are around 229 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fosse crime rate of 4.00 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 Fosse, encompassing approximately 57,225 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (-15.73% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (2.38% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
Fosse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Devonshire Road with total crimes: 13
  • Tudor Road with total crimes: 12
  • Biddle Road with total crimes: 11

How safe is Fosse?

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

  • Relative to Leicester:

    • In 2024, Fosse demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leicester average, with 2749 crimes compared to 2765.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Fosse witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

    • In 2023, Fosse experienced a greater number of crimes than the Leicester average, with 2,714 crimes compared to 2,359. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Fosse witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fosse Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fosse has recorded 229 crimes with crime rate of 4.00 ranking 8th out of 20 in the Leicester, UK

In 2024, the total Fosse crimes were 2,749. The crime rate of Fosse in 2024 was 48.04 (year) or 4.00 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Leicester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fosse were around 2,714 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.43 (year) or 3.95 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Leicester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fosse)CrimesRank (Fosse)CrimesRank (Fosse)
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
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

Fosse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (89 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (73 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (91 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (77 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (170 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 364 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202542
March 202520
February 202521
January 202516
December 202418
November 202423
October 202423
September 202417
August 202427
July 202432
June 202452
May 202430

A total of 136 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 202513
February 20256
January 202511
December 20242
November 202411
October 20247
September 202410
August 202412
July 20246
June 202434
May 20245

A total of 190 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202517
March 202515
February 202511
January 202516
December 202413
November 202419
October 202413
September 202411
August 202410
July 202417
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 281 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202519
March 202517
February 202514
January 202514
December 202416
November 202420
October 202422
September 202425
August 202429
July 202418
June 202444
May 202420

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 206 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 202512
February 202516
January 202521
December 20248
November 202410
October 202423
September 202418
August 202414
July 20244
June 202438
May 202419

A total of 1060 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 81.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202589
March 202573
February 202573
January 202591
December 202463
November 202482
October 202455
September 202465
August 202477
July 202482
June 2024170
May 202465

A total of 275 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202512
March 202514
February 202513
January 202518
December 202411
November 202414
October 202418
September 202424
August 202428
July 202430
June 202448
May 202426

A total of 108 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202517
March 20259
February 202513
January 20256
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 190 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202516
March 202511
February 202513
January 202510
December 20249
November 202418
October 202411
September 202413
August 202415
July 202416
June 202434
May 202410

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 70 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248

High Crime Locations Fosse in May 2025

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

1. Devonshire Road (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
2. Tudor Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Biddle Road (Map)
Total11
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Empire Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Stretton Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
6. Richard Iii Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
8. Flora Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Kate Street (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Balfour Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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