Crime Rate in Westcotes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westcotes

The total recorded crimes in Westcotes, Leicester, UK in May 2025 are around 235 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westcotes crime rate of 2.97 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (-11.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (8.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
Westcotes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westleigh Road with total crimes: 13
  • Tarragon Road with total crimes: 13
  • Equity Road with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Westcotes has recorded 235 crimes with crime rate of 2.97 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westcotes)CrimesRank (Westcotes)CrimesRank (Westcotes)
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
Beaumont Leys274 42,996 52,734 5
Stoneygate245 52,588 82,352 8
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

Westcotes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (83 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (58 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (79 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (160 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (72 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 973 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202562
March 202570
February 202562
January 202583
December 202464
November 202469
October 202460
September 202467
August 202479
July 202473
June 2024160
May 202469

A total of 248 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202517
March 202517
February 202513
January 202516
December 202419
November 202416
October 202415
September 202431
August 202412
July 202418
June 202428
May 202425

A total of 532 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202535
March 202542
February 202541
January 202535
December 202429
November 202445
October 202439
September 202438
August 202439
July 202446
June 202472
May 202433

A total of 95 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20259
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 202410
October 20248
September 20248
August 20244
July 20248
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 201 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202516
March 20259
February 202516
January 202514
December 202417
November 202435
October 202422
September 202410
August 202415
July 202412
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 285 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202519
March 202516
February 202519
January 202516
December 202414
November 20249
October 202419
September 202429
August 202418
July 202430
June 202454
May 202424

A total of 134 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 202513
February 20257
January 202514
December 20248
November 202413
October 202415
September 202411
August 20249
July 20247
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 285 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202519
March 202516
February 20259
January 202526
December 202410
November 202423
October 202421
September 202458
August 202413
July 20245
June 202448
May 202414

A total of 241 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202521
March 202519
February 202513
January 202517
December 202420
November 202416
October 202419
September 202416
August 202412
July 202419
June 202430
May 202417

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 210 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202511
February 202512
January 202519
December 20247
November 202411
October 202419
September 202420
August 202429
July 202421
June 202428
May 202410

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Westcotes in May 2025

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

1. Westleigh Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Tarragon Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Equity Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
4. Ridley Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Upperton Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Bicycle theft3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Western Boulevard (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Earl Howe Terrace (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Linkway Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Harrow Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

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