Crime Rate in Humberstone & Hamilton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Humberstone & Hamilton

The total recorded crimes in Humberstone & Hamilton, Leicester, UK in March 2025 are around 172 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Humberstone & Hamilton crime rate of 3.50 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 Humberstone & Hamilton, encompassing approximately 49,111 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (86.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (57.89% increase)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (300.00% increase)
Humberstone & Hamilton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moat Court with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Kinsley Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Humberstone & Hamilton?

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

  • Relative to Leicester:

    • In 2024, Humberstone & Hamilton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leicester average, with 1757 crimes compared to 2765.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Humberstone & Hamilton recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Humberstone & Hamilton had fewer crimes than the Leicester average, with 1,648 crimes compared to 2,359. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Humberstone & Hamilton recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Humberstone & Hamilton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Humberstone & Hamilton has recorded 172 crimes with crime rate of 3.50 ranking 10th out of 20 in the Leicester, UK

In 2024, the total Humberstone & Hamilton crimes were 1,757. The crime rate of Humberstone & Hamilton in 2024 was 35.78 (year) or 2.98 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Leicester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Humberstone & Hamilton were around 1,648 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.56 (year) or 2.80 (month) ranking 13 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
Fosse198 92,749 72,714 6
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
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

Humberstone & Hamilton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20256
January 202510
December 202414
November 202426
October 202425
September 202417
August 20249
July 202419
June 202434
May 202410
April 202416

A total of 716 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202556
February 202530
January 202570
December 202450
November 202453
October 202456
September 202447
August 202453
July 202462
June 2024112
May 202461
April 202466

A total of 189 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 20256
January 202512
December 20244
November 202411
October 202416
September 202414
August 202416
July 202414
June 202434
May 202419
April 202419

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 20256
December 202415
November 202413
October 202414
September 20247
August 202412
July 20246
June 202418
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20253
January 20259
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 202414
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202519
January 202518
December 20246
November 202413
October 202422
September 202411
August 202426
July 202414
June 202430
May 202413
April 202420

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 202513
December 20249
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 202413
April 20247

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20247
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20258
January 20253
November 20242
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
April 20245

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Humberstone & Hamilton in March 2025

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

1. Moat Court (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Kinsley Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Upper Hall Green (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pickhill Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Portcullis Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Netherhall Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Briarfield Drive (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ringwood Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1

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