Crime Rate in Spinney Hills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Spinney Hills

The total recorded crimes in Spinney Hills, Leicester, UK in May 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Spinney Hills crime rate of 0.68 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Spinney Hills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Kegworth Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Abney Street with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Spinney Hills has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 0.68 ranking 21th out of 20 in the Leicester, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Spinney Hills)CrimesRank (Spinney Hills)CrimesRank (Spinney Hills)
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
Saffron236 62,452 92,347 9
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 Hills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 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 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
June 20242

A total of 413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202524
March 202537
February 202519
January 202530
December 202426
November 202431
October 202446
September 202432
August 202433
July 202419
June 202460
May 202436

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 20255
February 20256
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20249
August 202411
July 202414
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20259
February 20256
January 20257
December 20244
November 20249
October 20242
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Spinney Hills in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Kegworth Avenue (Map)
Total6
Drugs5
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Abney Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Gopsall Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. The Approach (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Kings Newton Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Margaret Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Donnington Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Constance Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Marina Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

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