Crime Rate in Thurncourt: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thurncourt

The total recorded crimes in Thurncourt, Leicester, UK in February 2026 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thurncourt crime rate of 3.07 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 Thurncourt, encompassing approximately 33,238 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
Thurncourt Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ocean Road with total crimes: 16
  • Willowbrook View with total crimes: 13
  • Flamborough Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Thurncourt?

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

  • Relative to Leicester:

    • In 2024, Thurncourt demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leicester average, with 1327 crimes compared to 2765.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Thurncourt recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

    • In 2023, Thurncourt had fewer crimes than the Leicester average, with 1,135 crimes compared to 2,359. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Thurncourt recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thurncourt Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Thurncourt crimes were 1,327. The crime rate of Thurncourt in 2024 was 39.92 (year) or 3.33 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Leicester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thurncourt were around 1,135 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.15 (year) or 2.85 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Leicester.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Thurncourt)CrimesRank (Thurncourt)CrimesRank (Thurncourt)
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
Spinney HillsNA NA799 21695 21

Thurncourt 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 48 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (62 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 604 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202648
January 202630
December 202534
November 202547
October 202541
September 202551
August 202544
July 202547
June 202545
May 202547
April 202564
March 202562
February 202544

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202611
December 20255
November 20252
October 20259
September 202512
August 202514
July 202521
June 202517
May 202515
April 202515
March 20257
February 20257

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 20256
November 20253
October 202510
September 20255
August 20256
July 20256
June 202511
May 20259
April 20258
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
October 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202615
December 202519
November 20258
October 202513
September 20256
August 20258
July 20254
June 20258
May 20258
April 202512
March 20259
February 20256

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
July 20253
June 20253
May 20259
April 20254
March 20257
February 20257

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20254
November 20255
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253

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

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
May 20252

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20253
November 20257
September 20252
August 20254
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
October 20254
July 20251
May 20251
February 20252

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
August 20252
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
May 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Thurncourt in February 2026

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

1. Ocean Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences14
Vehicle crime2
2. Willowbrook View (Map)
Total13
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Flamborough Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fredscott Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Woodleigh Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. St Swithin'S Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Orchards (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Bowhill Grove (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
9. Harleston Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Scraptoft Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1

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