Crime Rate in Stoneygate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stoneygate

The total recorded crimes in Stoneygate, Leicester, UK in July 2025 are around 251 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stoneygate crime rate of 1.84 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (-2.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (28) incidents (460.00% increase)
Stoneygate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nelson Street with total crimes: 12
  • Lincoln Street with total crimes: 10
  • Tennyson 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 July 2025 the Stoneygate has recorded 251 crimes with crime rate of 1.84 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stoneygate)CrimesRank (Stoneygate)CrimesRank (Stoneygate)
Castle1,365 115,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields241 43,414 33,304 2
Abbey354 24,284 23,077 3
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
Saffron214 92,452 92,347 9
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

Stoneygate 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 837 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202572
June 202574
May 202586
April 202576
March 202569
February 202566
January 202566
December 202476
November 202462
October 202477
September 202456
August 202457

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 20255
May 202514
April 202514
March 20257
February 202512
January 202511
December 20246
November 20249
October 20248
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 373 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202528
May 202549
April 202534
March 202532
February 202528
January 202522
December 202421
November 202423
October 202430
September 202425
August 202431

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20257
April 20257
March 202510
February 20257
January 20255
December 202414
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 188 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 235 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202518
May 202519
April 202519
March 202524
February 202525
January 202516
December 202421
November 202414
October 202413
September 202413
August 202431

A total of 102 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20252
April 202510
March 20254
February 20259
January 202513
December 202414
November 202413
October 20246
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 241 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202522
May 202527
April 202518
March 202522
February 202516
January 202513
December 202419
November 202424
October 202425
September 202419
August 202419

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 202410
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 20242
October 20241
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Stoneygate in July 2025

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

1. Nelson Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lincoln Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Tennyson Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Mill Hill Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Sparkenhoe Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Onslow Street (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Highfield Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
8. Hazelwood Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
9. Swain Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1

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