Crime Rate in Saffron: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Saffron

The total recorded crimes in Saffron, Leicester, UK in May 2025 are around 236 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Saffron crime rate of 6.45 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 Saffron, encompassing approximately 36,575 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-20.24% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (38) incidents (15.15% increase)
  • Public order: (34) incidents (78.95% increase)
Saffron Crime Hotspots

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

  • Euston Street with total crimes: 48
  • Putney Road West with total crimes: 21
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 15

How safe is Saffron?

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

  • Relative to Leicester:

    • In 2024, Saffron demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leicester average, with 2452 crimes compared to 2765.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Saffron witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

    • In 2023, Saffron had fewer crimes than the Leicester average, with 2,347 crimes compared to 2,359. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Saffron witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Saffron Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Saffron has recorded 236 crimes with crime rate of 6.45 ranking 6th out of 20 in the Leicester, UK

In 2024, the total Saffron crimes were 2,452. The crime rate of Saffron in 2024 was 67.04 (year) or 5.59 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Leicester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Saffron were around 2,347 crimes with yearly crime rate of 64.17 (year) or 5.35 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Leicester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Saffron)CrimesRank (Saffron)CrimesRank (Saffron)
Castle1,391 115,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields282 33,414 33,304 2
Abbey438 24,284 23,077 3
Western229 92,908 62,971 4
Westcotes235 73,169 42,429 7
Beaumont Leys274 42,996 52,734 5
Stoneygate245 52,588 82,352 8
Fosse229 82,749 72,714 6
Eyres Monsell188 101,908 111,880 10
Evington161 111,990 101,807 11
North Evington105 171,586 151,692 12
Humberstone & Hamilton139 161,757 121,648 13
Belgrave159 121,678 131,583 14
Aylestone159 131,540 161,582 15
Troon149 151,646 141,304 17
Knighton150 141,450 171,329 16
Wycliffe97 191,374 181,223 18
Thurncourt101 181,327 191,135 20
Rushey Mead84 201,255 201,186 19
Spinney Hills58 21799 21695 21

Saffron Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (84 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (60 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (57 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (64 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (118 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 385 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202533
March 202535
February 202518
January 202526
December 202430
November 202425
October 202423
September 202434
August 202426
July 202424
June 202446
May 202427

A total of 880 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 67.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202584
March 202553
February 202556
January 202573
December 202470
November 202457
October 202462
September 202459
August 202464
July 202462
June 2024118
May 202455

A total of 155 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 20259
February 202510
January 20259
December 202410
November 202411
October 202419
September 202419
August 202411
July 20248
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 202412
August 20245
July 20241
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 296 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202519
March 202516
February 202516
January 202523
December 202415
November 202422
October 202417
September 202421
August 202420
July 202427
June 202448
May 202418

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202515
March 202513
February 202511
January 20257
December 202417
November 202410
October 20245
September 202416
August 202415
July 202420
June 202448
May 20249

A total of 384 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202530
March 202538
February 202529
January 202544
December 202451
November 202460
October 202437
September 202417
August 202424
July 202414
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 176 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 20259
February 202522
January 202512
December 202415
November 202418
October 20247
September 202411
August 20247
July 202414
June 202418
May 202419

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
June 20246

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 20249
November 20243
October 20248
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Saffron in May 2025

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

1. Euston Street (Map)
Total48
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order12
Drugs11
Violence and sexual offences10
2. Putney Road West (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting13
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total15
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Pavilion Close (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Heathcott Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Mill Lane (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Public order2
Other theft1
7. Brooksby Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
8. Old Saffron Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Saffron Hill Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
10. Burnmoor Street (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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