Crime Rate in North Evington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Evington

The total recorded crimes in North Evington, Leicester, UK in February 2026 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Evington crime rate of 0.83 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 North Evington, encompassing approximately 126,023 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
North Evington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cordelia Close with total crimes: 7
  • Litelmede with total crimes: 7
  • Martival with total crimes: 5

How safe is North Evington?

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

  • Relative to Leicester:

    • In 2024, North Evington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leicester average, with 1586 crimes compared to 2765.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, North Evington recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

    • In 2023, North Evington had fewer crimes than the Leicester average, with 1,692 crimes compared to 2,359. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, North Evington recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leicester, North Evington has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

North Evington Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total North Evington crimes were 1,586. The crime rate of North Evington in 2024 was 12.59 (year) or 1.05 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Leicester.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Evington were around 1,692 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.43 (year) or 1.12 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Leicester.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (North Evington)CrimesRank (North Evington)CrimesRank (North Evington)
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
Humberstone & HamiltonNA NA1,757 121,648 13
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

North Evington 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 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , 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 (27 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20251
September 20253
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252

A total of 579 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202640
January 202650
December 202550
November 202539
October 202543
September 202534
August 202553
July 202544
June 202567
May 202537
April 202542
March 202545
February 202535

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202610
December 20255
November 20253
October 20251
September 20254
August 20255
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20268
December 20257
November 202515
October 20258
September 20258
August 20258
July 202510
June 202515
May 202511
April 20259
March 202511
February 202510

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202613
December 202514
November 202511
October 202568
September 202520
August 202527
July 202519
June 202519
May 20259
April 202517
March 20258
February 20258

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202611
December 20251
November 20255
October 202510
September 20258
August 20256
July 20257
June 202510
May 20257
April 20254
March 202511
February 20253

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 20259
November 20257
October 202512
September 202512
August 20256
July 20256
June 20254
May 20255
April 20258
March 20257
February 20258

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
November 20251
October 20253
August 20254
July 20256
June 202517
May 202515
April 20255
March 20256
February 20259

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20255
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20255
November 20252
October 20255
September 20255
August 20256
July 20257
June 20253
May 20255
April 202511
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
November 20251
October 20253
September 20255
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20258
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20252
July 202510
June 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252

High Crime Locations North Evington in February 2026

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

1. Cordelia Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
2. Litelmede (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Martival (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Overton Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bramall Court (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
6. Beatty Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Oakley Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lombardy Rise (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pembroke Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Beeby Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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