Crime Rate in North Evington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Evington

The total recorded crimes in North Evington, Leicester, UK in March 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Evington crime rate of 0.89 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
North Evington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Brook Road with total crimes: 7
  • Rosebery Street with total crimes: 6
  • Nottingham Road with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the North Evington has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 0.89 ranking 18th out of 20 in the Leicester, UK

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.

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
Humberstone & Hamilton172 101,757 121,648 13
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

North Evington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20259
December 202411
November 202434
October 202424
September 202426
August 202421
July 202414
June 202424
May 20248
April 202413

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247
July 202414
June 202414
May 202411
April 20243

A total of 168 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 20258
December 202412
November 202412
October 202411
September 202414
August 202413
July 202419
June 202436
May 202413
April 20249

A total of 648 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202535
January 202539
December 202444
November 202449
October 202444
September 202452
August 202451
July 202464
June 2024102
May 202460
April 202463

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20253
January 20256
December 202410
November 202410
October 202410
September 202412
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 202411
April 20248

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243

A total of 86 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 20253
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243
July 202411
June 202424
May 20243
April 202410

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 202422
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20248
August 202414
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20246

High Crime Locations North Evington in March 2025

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

1. Willow Brook Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Rosebery Street (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Nottingham Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Halstead Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Beatty Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Mornington Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Quorn Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Claydon Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
9. Green Lane Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Harewood Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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