Crime Rate in Stoneygate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stoneygate

The total recorded crimes in Stoneygate, Leicester, UK in May 2025 are around 245 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stoneygate crime rate of 1.79 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 Stoneygate, encompassing approximately 136,772 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (86) incidents (13.16% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (44.12% increase)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)
Stoneygate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Devana Road with total crimes: 10
  • Onslow Street with total crimes: 10
  • Severn Street with total crimes: 9

How safe is Stoneygate?

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

  • Relative to Leicester:

    • In 2024, Stoneygate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leicester average, with 2588 crimes compared to 2765.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Stoneygate witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

    • In 2023, Stoneygate had fewer crimes than the Leicester average, with 2,352 crimes compared to 2,359. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Stoneygate witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stoneygate Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stoneygate has recorded 245 crimes with crime rate of 1.79 ranking 5th out of 20 in the Leicester, UK

In 2024, the total Stoneygate crimes were 2,588. The crime rate of Stoneygate in 2024 was 18.92 (year) or 1.58 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Leicester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stoneygate were around 2,352 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.20 (year) or 1.43 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Leicester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stoneygate)CrimesRank (Stoneygate)CrimesRank (Stoneygate)
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
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 Hills58 21799 21695 21

Stoneygate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (76 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (69 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (77 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (168 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 995 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202586
April 202576
March 202569
February 202566
January 202566
December 202476
November 202462
October 202477
September 202456
August 202457
July 202474
June 2024168
May 202462

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 202510
February 20257
January 20255
December 202414
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248
July 202410
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 223 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202527
February 202519
January 202514
December 202413
November 202415
October 202415
September 20249
August 202416
July 202410
June 202432
May 202423

A total of 426 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202534
March 202532
February 202528
January 202522
December 202421
November 202423
October 202430
September 202425
August 202431
July 202436
June 202462
May 202433

A total of 139 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 20257
February 202512
January 202511
December 20246
November 20249
October 20248
September 202412
August 20248
July 202412
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 249 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202519
March 202524
February 202525
January 202516
December 202421
November 202414
October 202413
September 202413
August 202431
July 202415
June 202420
May 202419

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 293 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202518
March 202522
February 202516
January 202513
December 202419
November 202424
October 202425
September 202419
August 202419
July 202428
June 202444
May 202419

A total of 58 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 202410
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 20242
October 20241
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202510
March 20254
February 20259
January 202513
December 202414
November 202413
October 20246
September 202410
August 20244
July 202410
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246

High Crime Locations Stoneygate in May 2025

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

1. Devana Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Onslow Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Severn Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
4. Andover Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
5. Lancaster Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
7. Lincoln Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
8. Conifer Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
9. De Montfort Square (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
10. Elmfield Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1

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