Crime Rate in Westcotes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westcotes

The total recorded crimes in Westcotes, Leicester, UK in January 2026 are around 202 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westcotes crime rate of 2.56 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 Westcotes, encompassing approximately 79,007 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (-5.97% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
Westcotes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Western Boulevard with total crimes: 9
  • Norman Street with total crimes: 8

How safe is Westcotes?

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

  • Relative to Leicester:

    • In 2024, Westcotes reported a higher crime volume than the Leicester average, with 3,169 crimes compared to 2,765. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Westcotes witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

    • In 2023, Westcotes experienced a greater number of crimes than the Leicester average, with 2,429 crimes compared to 2,359. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Westcotes witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leicester, Westcotes has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Westcotes Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Westcotes has recorded 202 crimes with crime rate of 2.56 ranking 7th out of 20 in the Leicester, UK

In 2024, the total Westcotes crimes were 3,169. The crime rate of Westcotes in 2024 was 40.11 (year) or 3.34 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Leicester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westcotes were around 2,429 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.74 (year) or 2.56 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Leicester.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Westcotes)CrimesRank (Westcotes)CrimesRank (Westcotes)
Castle1,285 115,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields217 43,414 33,304 2
Abbey258 24,284 23,077 3
Beaumont Leys219 32,996 52,734 5
Western211 62,908 62,971 4
Stoneygate211 52,588 82,352 8
Fosse158 82,749 72,714 6
Saffron147 92,452 92,347 9
Eyres Monsell122 111,908 111,880 10
Evington109 151,990 101,807 11
Humberstone & Hamilton146 101,757 121,648 13
North Evington117 121,586 151,692 12
Belgrave91 171,678 131,583 14
Troon116 131,646 141,304 17
Aylestone109 141,540 161,582 15
Knighton88 191,450 171,329 16
Rushey Mead97 161,255 201,186 19
Wycliffe90 181,374 181,223 18
Thurncourt82 201,327 191,135 20
Spinney Hills52 21799 21695 21

Westcotes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 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 (62 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (70 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 722 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202663
December 202567
November 202550
October 202560
September 202558
August 202562
July 202558
June 202555
May 202555
April 202562
March 202570
February 202562

A total of 128 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 20257
November 20259
October 202511
September 20255
August 20259
July 202510
June 202517
May 20259
April 202516
March 20259
February 202516

A total of 431 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202623
December 202523
November 202526
October 202546
September 202529
August 202538
July 202547
June 202543
May 202538
April 202535
March 202542
February 202541

A total of 137 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 20259
November 202514
October 20257
September 202514
August 202512
July 202516
June 202518
May 202511
April 20254
March 202513
February 20257

A total of 229 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202618
December 202522
November 202521
October 202521
September 202515
August 202519
July 202521
June 202520
May 202518
April 202519
March 202516
February 202519

A total of 180 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 20255
November 202511
October 202519
September 202512
August 202513
July 202517
June 202513
May 202522
April 202521
March 202519
February 202513

A total of 179 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 202512
November 20255
October 202511
September 202514
August 202525
July 202518
June 202520
May 202523
April 202519
March 202516
February 20259

A total of 206 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202518
November 20259
October 202520
September 20257
August 202531
July 202525
June 202514
May 202521
April 202517
March 202517
February 202513

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20254
November 20251
October 20254
September 20255
August 20254
July 20254
June 20256
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202622
December 202513
November 202525
October 202511
September 202517
August 202511
July 20255
June 202519
May 202512
April 202511
March 202511
February 202512

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
September 20253
August 20253
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
August 202511
July 20257
June 20256
May 202510
April 20257
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20253
November 20255
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Westcotes in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
2. Western Boulevard (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Public order1
3. Norman Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Westleigh Road (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ruding Road (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Robbery1
6. Noel Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Upperton Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stuart Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Tarragon Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
10. Shaftesbury Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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