Crime Rate in Fosse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fosse

The total recorded crimes in Fosse, Leicester, UK in July 2025 are around 220 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fosse crime rate of 3.84 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (4.92% increase)
  • Public order: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Fosse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Devonshire Road with total crimes: 12
  • Tudor Road with total crimes: 10
  • Empire Road with total crimes: 9

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 July 2025 the Fosse has recorded 220 crimes with crime rate of 3.84 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fosse)CrimesRank (Fosse)CrimesRank (Fosse)
Castle1,365 115,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields241 43,414 33,304 2
Abbey354 24,284 23,077 3
Stoneygate251 32,588 82,352 8
Western239 52,908 62,971 4
Westcotes235 63,169 42,429 7
Beaumont Leys228 72,996 52,734 5
Saffron214 92,452 92,347 9
Eyres Monsell209 101,908 111,880 10
Evington145 121,990 101,807 11
Humberstone & Hamilton152 111,757 121,648 13
North Evington123 161,586 151,692 12
Belgrave117 171,678 131,583 14
Troon139 131,646 141,304 17
Aylestone134 141,540 161,582 15
Wycliffe125 151,374 181,223 18
Knighton116 181,450 171,329 16
Rushey Mead99 191,255 201,186 19
Thurncourt88 201,327 191,135 20
Spinney Hills45 21799 21695 21

Fosse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202525
May 202519
April 202512
March 202514
February 202513
January 202518
December 202411
November 202414
October 202418
September 202424
August 202428

A total of 255 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202526
May 202523
April 202519
March 202517
February 202514
January 202514
December 202416
November 202420
October 202422
September 202425
August 202429

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 868 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202561
May 202575
April 202589
March 202573
February 202573
January 202591
December 202463
November 202482
October 202455
September 202465
August 202477

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 20257
April 202517
March 20259
February 202513
January 20256
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20255
May 20257
April 202512
March 202513
February 20256
January 202511
December 20242
November 202411
October 20247
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 166 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 202514
April 20259
March 202512
February 202516
January 202521
December 20248
November 202410
October 202423
September 202418
August 202414

A total of 306 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202528
May 202543
April 202542
March 202520
February 202521
January 202516
December 202418
November 202423
October 202423
September 202417
August 202427

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 202514
April 202516
March 202511
February 202513
January 202510
December 20249
November 202418
October 202411
September 202413
August 202415

A total of 163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202513
May 202511
April 202517
March 202515
February 202511
January 202516
December 202413
November 202419
October 202413
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20255
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Fosse in July 2025

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

1. Devonshire Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Public order2
Other theft1
2. Tudor Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Empire Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Fosse Road Central (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Stretton Road (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Flora Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Rivers Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Wolsey Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kate Street (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Richard Iii Road (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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