Crime Rate in Humberstone & Hamilton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Humberstone & Hamilton

The total recorded crimes in Humberstone & Hamilton, Leicester, UK in July 2025 are around 152 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Humberstone & Hamilton crime rate of 3.10 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (214.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
Humberstone & Hamilton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moat Court with total crimes: 15
  • Whixley Road with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Humberstone & Hamilton has recorded 152 crimes with crime rate of 3.10 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Humberstone & Hamilton)CrimesRank (Humberstone & Hamilton)CrimesRank (Humberstone & Hamilton)
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
Fosse220 82,749 72,714 6
Saffron214 92,452 92,347 9
Eyres Monsell209 101,908 111,880 10
Evington145 121,990 101,807 11
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

Humberstone & Hamilton 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20258
April 20254
March 202511
February 20259
January 20256
December 202415
November 202413
October 202414
September 20247
August 202412

A total of 643 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202566
May 202558
April 202559
March 202556
February 202530
January 202570
December 202450
November 202453
October 202456
September 202447
August 202453

A total of 182 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202516
May 202513
April 202511
March 202515
February 20256
January 202510
December 202414
November 202426
October 202425
September 202417
August 20249

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
May 202513
April 202512
March 202524
February 20256
January 202512
December 20244
November 202411
October 202416
September 202414
August 202416

A total of 264 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202514
May 202525
April 202536
March 202530
February 202519
January 202518
December 20246
November 202413
October 202422
September 202411
August 202426

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20247

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 202513
February 20253
January 20259
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 20254
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257
January 202513
December 20249
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20257
April 202510
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20258
January 20253
November 20242
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
March 20255
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Humberstone & Hamilton in July 2025

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

1. Moat Court (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Other theft1
2. Whixley Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Upper Hall Green (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
5. Turner Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Welbury Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Timble Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
9. Brocklesby Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Moulton Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4

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