Crime Rate in Spinney Hills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Spinney Hills

The total recorded crimes in Spinney Hills, Leicester, UK in February 2026 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Spinney Hills crime rate of 0.58 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 Spinney Hills, encompassing approximately 85,544 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Spinney Hills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abney Street with total crimes: 5
  • Dorothy Road with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Spinney Hills?

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

  • Relative to Leicester:

    • In 2024, Spinney Hills demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leicester average, with 799 crimes compared to 2765.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Spinney Hills recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

    • In 2023, Spinney Hills had fewer crimes than the Leicester average, with 695 crimes compared to 2,359. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Spinney Hills recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Spinney Hills Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Spinney Hills crimes were 799. The crime rate of Spinney Hills in 2024 was 9.34 (year) or 0.78 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Leicester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Spinney Hills were around 695 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.12 (year) or 0.68 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Leicester.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Spinney Hills)CrimesRank (Spinney Hills)CrimesRank (Spinney Hills)
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
SaffronNA NA2,452 92,347 9
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 Hills 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 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20264
December 20256
November 20252
October 20256
September 20251
August 20255
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20259
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202620
December 202521
November 202525
October 202519
September 202520
August 202529
July 202524
June 202514
May 202520
April 202524
March 202537
February 202519

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 20253
November 20255
October 20253
September 20252
August 20256
July 20252
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
December 20255
November 20254
October 20258
September 202511
August 20258
July 20255
June 20258
May 20255
April 202512
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
September 20256
August 20255
June 20251
May 20256
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 20253
November 20258
October 20252
September 20253
August 20257
July 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20254
March 20259
February 20256

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20266
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 202512
May 20257

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
September 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20253
October 20252
August 20252
June 20253
April 20252
February 20252

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
June 20251

High Crime Locations Spinney Hills in February 2026

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

1. Abney Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Dorothy Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Derwent Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Shipley Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
6. Bradfield Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gwendolen Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Worthington Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Bonsall Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Egginton Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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