Crime Rate in Saffron: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Saffron

The total recorded crimes in Saffron, Leicester, UK in February 2026 are around 140 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Saffron crime rate of 3.83 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 Saffron, encompassing approximately 36,575 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)
Saffron Crime Hotspots

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

  • Euston Street with total crimes: 30
  • Putney Road West with total crimes: 19
  • Brazil Street with total crimes: 6

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Saffron)CrimesRank (Saffron)CrimesRank (Saffron)
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
Eyres MonsellNA NA1,908 111,880 10
EvingtonNA NA1,990 101,807 11
North EvingtonNA NA1,586 151,692 12
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

Saffron 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 45 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (79 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202618
December 202513
November 202514
October 202514
September 202511
August 202518
July 202515
June 202516
May 202512
April 202512
March 20259
February 202522

A total of 782 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202645
January 202654
December 202555
November 202563
October 202553
September 202559
August 202579
July 202559
June 202555
May 202567
April 202584
March 202553
February 202556

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 20254
October 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20256
November 20253
October 202510
September 202514
August 202513
July 20257
June 202510
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20266
December 202513
November 202512
October 202514
September 202513
August 20255
July 202510
June 20258
May 202513
April 20255
March 20259
February 202510

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202610
December 202515
November 202511
October 202512
September 202514
August 20259
July 202518
June 202518
May 202524
April 202515
March 202513
February 202511

A total of 277 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202615
December 202520
November 202520
October 202515
September 202527
August 202530
July 202534
June 202519
May 202534
April 202519
March 202516
February 202516

A total of 330 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 20263
December 202513
November 202515
October 202515
September 202536
August 202535
July 202526
June 202550
May 202525
April 202530
March 202538
February 202529

A total of 336 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202625
December 202523
November 202515
October 202524
September 202523
August 202526
July 202529
June 202527
May 202538
April 202533
March 202535
February 202518

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
October 20254
August 20252
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20251
August 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20256
November 20251
October 20256
September 20253
August 20258
July 20255
June 20255
May 20258
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20253
October 20252
September 20254
August 20256
July 20253
June 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254

High Crime Locations Saffron in February 2026

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

1. Euston Street (Map)
Total30
Criminal damage and arson12
Drugs10
Public order7
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Putney Road West (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Brazil Street (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
4. Pavilion Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Aylestone Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
6. Boulder Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
7. Windermere Street (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Rydal Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Pentland Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Windley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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