Crime Rate in North Evington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Evington

The total recorded crimes in North Evington, Leicester, UK in July 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Evington crime rate of 0.98 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-34.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
North Evington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Quorn Road with total crimes: 7
  • Spinney Hill 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 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 July 2025 the North Evington has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 0.98 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Evington)CrimesRank (North Evington)CrimesRank (North Evington)
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
Humberstone & Hamilton152 111,757 121,648 13
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

North Evington 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 549 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202567
May 202537
April 202542
March 202545
February 202535
January 202539
December 202444
November 202449
October 202444
September 202452
August 202451

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202515
May 202511
April 20259
March 202511
February 202510
January 20258
December 202412
November 202412
October 202411
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202519
May 20259
April 202517
March 20258
February 20258
January 20259
December 202411
November 202434
October 202424
September 202426
August 202421

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20255
April 20258
March 20257
February 20258
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20255
April 202511
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20248
August 202414

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202517
May 202515
April 20255
March 20256
February 20259
January 20253
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20257
April 20254
March 202511
February 20253
January 20256
December 202410
November 202410
October 202410
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
October 20241

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20258
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

High Crime Locations North Evington in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Quorn Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. Spinney Hill Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Benson Street (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
5. Cordelia Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Farringdon Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
7. Halstead Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
8. Litelmede (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Beatty Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
10. Southdown Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1

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