Crime Rate in Fosse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fosse

The total recorded crimes in Fosse, Leicester, UK in March 2025 are around 198 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fosse crime rate of 3.46 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
Fosse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ingle Street with total crimes: 14
  • Devonshire Road with total crimes: 10
  • Swannington Road with total crimes: 10

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Fosse has recorded 198 crimes with crime rate of 3.46 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leicester)CrimesRank (Leicester)CrimesRank (Leicester)
Castle1,228 115,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields229 53,414 33,304 2
Abbey366 24,284 23,077 3
Westcotes235 33,169 42,429 7
Western222 62,908 62,971 4
Beaumont Leys233 42,996 52,734 5
Stoneygate214 72,588 82,352 8
Saffron200 82,452 92,347 9
Eyres Monsell129 131,908 111,880 10
Evington148 111,990 101,807 11
Humberstone & Hamilton172 101,757 121,648 13
North Evington112 181,586 151,692 12
Troon133 121,646 141,304 17
Belgrave127 141,678 131,583 14
Aylestone123 151,540 161,582 15
Knighton115 171,450 171,329 16
Wycliffe115 161,374 181,223 18
Rushey Mead85 201,255 201,186 19
Thurncourt102 191,327 191,135 20
Spinney Hills65 21799 21695 21

Fosse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (79 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 318 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202521
January 202516
December 202418
November 202423
October 202423
September 202417
August 202427
July 202432
June 202452
May 202430
April 202439

A total of 254 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202514
January 202514
December 202416
November 202420
October 202422
September 202425
August 202429
July 202418
June 202444
May 202420
April 202415

A total of 975 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202573
February 202573
January 202591
December 202463
November 202482
October 202455
September 202465
August 202477
July 202482
June 2024170
May 202465
April 202479

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 178 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202511
January 202516
December 202413
November 202419
October 202413
September 202411
August 202410
July 202417
June 202424
May 202413
April 202416

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202513
January 202510
December 20249
November 202418
October 202411
September 202413
August 202415
July 202416
June 202434
May 202410
April 202422

A total of 129 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 265 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202513
January 202518
December 202411
November 202414
October 202418
September 202424
August 202428
July 202430
June 202448
May 202426
April 202421

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 204 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202516
January 202521
December 20248
November 202410
October 202423
September 202418
August 202414
July 20244
June 202438
May 202419
April 202421

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247

High Crime Locations Fosse in March 2025

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

1. Ingle Street (Map)
Total14
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Devonshire Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Swannington Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Flora Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Kirby Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stretton Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
7. Tudor Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Biddle Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
9. Richard Iii Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
10. Wolsey Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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