Crime Rate in Humberstone & Hamilton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Humberstone & Hamilton

The total recorded crimes in Humberstone & Hamilton, Leicester, UK in February 2026 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Humberstone & Hamilton crime rate of 2.42 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Humberstone & Hamilton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moat Court with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Ringwood Road with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Leicester.

    • 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 areas in the Leicester.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Humberstone & Hamilton)CrimesRank (Humberstone & Hamilton)CrimesRank (Humberstone & Hamilton)
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
FosseNA NA2,749 72,714 6
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
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

Humberstone & Hamilton 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 48 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 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 (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20266
December 20254
November 20252
October 20253
September 20259
August 20256
July 20251
June 20255
May 20258
April 20254
March 202511
February 20259

A total of 647 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.77 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202648
January 202650
December 202546
November 202543
October 202545
September 202544
August 202557
July 202545
June 202566
May 202558
April 202559
March 202556
February 202530

A total of 179 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202617
December 20255
November 202515
October 202525
September 202517
August 20259
July 202520
June 202516
May 202513
April 202511
March 202515
February 20256

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20267
December 20255
November 20256
October 20253
August 20253
July 20257
June 202511
May 20254
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202613
December 202514
November 202510
October 20257
September 20257
August 202511
July 202517
June 202513
May 202513
April 202512
March 202524
February 20256

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
November 20253
October 20251
September 20255
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 328 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.23 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202618
December 20258
November 202513
October 202522
September 202539
August 202545
July 202544
June 202514
May 202525
April 202536
March 202530
February 202519

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
November 20253
October 20253
September 20256
August 20255
July 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 202513
February 20253

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20253
November 20256
October 20256
September 20256
August 20253
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20258

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 202622
December 20259
November 20252
October 20253
September 20252
August 20253
July 20255
June 20253
May 20257
April 202510
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
October 20252
August 20252
May 20251
April 20253

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
March 20255

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
August 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Humberstone & Hamilton in February 2026

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

1. Moat Court (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
3. Ringwood Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Brocklesby Way (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Abelia Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
6. Austin Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Parkstone Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hospital (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Keyham Lane West (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Archway Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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