Crime Rate in Fosse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fosse

The total recorded crimes in Fosse, Leicester, UK in February 2026 are around 177 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fosse crime rate of 3.09 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (2.99% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
Fosse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Empire Road with total crimes: 11
  • Devonshire Road with total crimes: 8
  • Tudor Road with total crimes: 7

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Fosse)CrimesRank (Fosse)CrimesRank (Fosse)
CastleNA NA15,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley FieldsNA NA3,414 33,304 2
AbbeyNA NA4,284 23,077 3
WesternNA NA2,908 62,971 4
WestcotesNA NA3,169 42,429 7
Beaumont LeysNA NA2,996 52,734 5
StoneygateNA NA2,588 82,352 8
SaffronNA NA2,452 92,347 9
Eyres MonsellNA NA1,908 111,880 10
EvingtonNA NA1,990 101,807 11
North EvingtonNA NA1,586 151,692 12
Humberstone & HamiltonNA NA1,757 121,648 13
BelgraveNA NA1,678 131,583 14
TroonNA NA1,646 141,304 17
AylestoneNA NA1,540 161,582 15
KnightonNA NA1,450 171,329 16
WycliffeNA NA1,374 181,223 18
Rushey MeadNA NA1,255 201,186 19
ThurncourtNA NA1,327 191,135 20
Spinney HillsNA NA799 21695 21

Fosse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (95 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20268
December 202512
November 20254
October 20258
September 20259
August 20258
July 202511
June 20254
May 20257
April 202517
March 20259
February 202513

A total of 183 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202615
December 202519
November 202519
October 202523
September 20255
August 202512
July 202514
June 202513
May 202511
April 202517
March 202515
February 202511

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20263
December 20253
November 20253
September 20256
August 20253
July 20253
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 941 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.38 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202669
January 202667
December 202566
November 202567
October 202579
September 202563
August 202595
July 202564
June 202561
May 202575
April 202589
March 202573
February 202573

A total of 232 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202619
December 202518
November 202518
October 202517
September 202519
August 202526
July 202515
June 202525
May 202519
April 202512
March 202514
February 202513

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20252
November 202511
October 202513
September 20256
August 20257
July 202512
June 20255
May 20257
April 202512
March 202513
February 20256

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20252
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
August 20251
July 20257
June 20252
May 20255
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255

A total of 253 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202614
December 202515
November 202525
October 202518
September 202513
August 202521
July 202530
June 202526
May 202523
April 202519
March 202517
February 202514

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202611
December 20255
November 202512
October 202512
September 202512
August 202515
July 202515
June 202511
May 202514
April 202516
March 202511
February 202513

A total of 331 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 20268
December 202513
November 202527
October 202523
September 202518
August 202541
July 202528
June 202528
May 202543
April 202542
March 202520
February 202521

A total of 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20264
December 20259
November 20258
October 202514
September 20258
August 202513
July 202513
June 20258
May 202514
April 20259
March 202512
February 202516

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
November 20253
October 20252
August 20254
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251
August 20255
July 20254
June 20257
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Fosse in February 2026

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

1. Empire Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Devonshire Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other crime1
3. Tudor Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Biddle Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Alma Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Ingle Street (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Clifford Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Kirby Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bateman Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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