Crime Rate in Saffron: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Saffron

The total recorded crimes in Saffron, Leicester, UK in July 2025 are around 214 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Saffron crime rate of 5.85 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (7.27% increase)
  • Public order: (34) incidents (78.95% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (29) incidents (7.41% increase)
Saffron Crime Hotspots

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

  • Euston Street with total crimes: 45
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 16
  • Putney Road West 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 July 2025 the Saffron has recorded 214 crimes with crime rate of 5.85 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Saffron)CrimesRank (Saffron)CrimesRank (Saffron)
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
Eyres Monsell209 101,908 111,880 10
Evington145 121,990 101,807 11
Humberstone & Hamilton152 111,757 121,648 13
North Evington123 161,586 151,692 12
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

Saffron 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 202513
April 20255
March 20259
February 202510
January 20259
December 202410
November 202411
October 202419
September 202419
August 202411

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 344 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202527
May 202538
April 202533
March 202535
February 202518
January 202526
December 202430
November 202425
October 202423
September 202434
August 202426

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

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 759 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202555
May 202567
April 202584
March 202553
February 202556
January 202573
December 202470
November 202457
October 202462
September 202459
August 202464

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202518
May 202524
April 202515
March 202513
February 202511
January 20257
December 202417
November 202410
October 20245
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 256 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 431 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202550
May 202525
April 202530
March 202538
February 202529
January 202544
December 202451
November 202460
October 202437
September 202417
August 202424

A total of 156 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 202512
April 202512
March 20259
February 202522
January 202512
December 202415
November 202418
October 20247
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 20249
November 20243
October 20248
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Saffron in July 2025

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

1. Euston Street (Map)
Total45
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson12
Drugs8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
2. Mill Lane (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
3. Putney Road West (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rydal Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Boulder Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Richmond Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Hazel Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pentland Close (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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