Crime Rate in Stoneygate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stoneygate

The total recorded crimes in Stoneygate, Leicester, UK in February 2026 are around 168 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stoneygate crime rate of 1.23 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (-12.16% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-18.42% decrease)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
Stoneygate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Hill Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Onslow Street with total crimes: 7
  • Allandale Road with total crimes: 6

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Stoneygate)CrimesRank (Stoneygate)CrimesRank (Stoneygate)
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
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 HillsNA NA799 21695 21

Stoneygate 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 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (83 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 244 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.77 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202617
December 202516
November 202517
October 202515
September 202523
August 202516
July 202522
June 202518
May 202519
April 202519
March 202524
February 202525

A total of 98 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202614
December 202512
November 20257
October 20257
September 20254
August 20256
July 20259
June 20258
May 20252
April 202510
March 20254
February 20259

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20251
May 20254
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 447 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202631
January 202638
December 202530
November 202526
October 202537
September 202529
August 202535
July 202550
June 202528
May 202549
April 202534
March 202532
February 202528

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
November 20251
September 20257
August 20255
July 20256
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 260 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202618
December 202515
November 202531
October 202523
September 202513
August 202519
July 202517
June 202522
May 202527
April 202518
March 202522
February 202516

A total of 919 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 70.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202665
January 202674
December 202560
November 202563
October 202568
September 202563
August 202583
July 202572
June 202574
May 202586
April 202576
March 202569
February 202566

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20267
December 20259
November 202511
October 202514
September 202511
August 20257
July 20258
June 20257
May 20257
April 20257
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 156 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202611
December 20253
November 20258
October 202513
September 202517
August 202517
July 202528
June 20255
May 202514
April 202514
March 20257
February 202512

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20267
December 20257
November 202533
October 202520
September 20256
August 20258
July 20259
June 202512
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 165 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202614
December 20254
November 20257
October 202510
September 202513
August 20255
July 202517
June 202513
May 202517
April 202513
March 202527
February 202519

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20253
November 20255
October 20251
September 20253
August 20255
July 20257
June 20254
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
November 20256
October 20254
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
May 20256
April 20252

High Crime Locations Stoneygate in February 2026

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

1. Mill Hill Lane (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Public order1
2. Onslow Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Allandale Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Nelson Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St James Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Gotham Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Swain Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Andover Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1

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