Crime Rate in Western: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Western

The total recorded crimes in Western, Leicester, UK in February 2026 are around 156 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Western crime rate of 3.01 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 Western, encompassing approximately 51,754 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (33) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
Western Crime Hotspots

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

  • Groby Road Gardens with total crimes: 9
  • Glengarry Way with total crimes: 8
  • Aikman Avenue with total crimes: 7

How safe is Western?

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

  • Relative to Leicester:

    • In 2024, Western reported a higher crime volume than the Leicester average, with 2,908 crimes compared to 2,765. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Western witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

    • In 2023, Western experienced a greater number of crimes than the Leicester average, with 2,971 crimes compared to 2,359. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Western witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Western Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Western crimes were 2,908. The crime rate of Western in 2024 was 56.19 (year) or 4.68 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Leicester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Western were around 2,971 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.41 (year) or 4.78 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Leicester.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Western)CrimesRank (Western)CrimesRank (Western)
CastleNA NA15,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley FieldsNA NA3,414 33,304 2
AbbeyNA NA4,284 23,077 3
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
ThurncourtNA NA1,327 191,135 20
Spinney HillsNA NA799 21695 21

Western 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 55 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (95 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 81 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (105 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (91 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (39 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (107 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 106 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (95 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (41 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (96 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 92 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 88.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202655
January 202695
December 202581
November 202575
October 2025105
September 202591
August 2025107
July 2025106
June 202595
May 202573
April 202580
March 202596
February 202592

A total of 321 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.69 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202633
January 202621
December 202524
November 202519
October 202521
September 202539
August 202525
July 202525
June 202531
May 202518
April 202524
March 202524
February 202517

A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202613
December 20254
November 20258
October 20259
September 20258
August 202521
July 202510
June 202520
May 202513
April 202511
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 272 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202619
December 202514
November 202513
October 202526
September 202531
August 202519
July 202532
June 202515
May 202528
April 202528
March 202519
February 202517

A total of 324 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202623
December 20259
November 202513
October 202525
September 202529
August 202538
July 202530
June 202526
May 202530
April 202533
March 202530
February 202522

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20269
December 20254
November 20251
October 20259
September 20257
August 202514
July 20259
June 202512
May 202514
April 20257
March 202510
February 202514

A total of 195 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20268
December 202510
November 202535
October 202517
September 20255
August 20255
July 20256
June 202511
May 202527
April 202541
March 20258
February 202512

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20269
December 20256
November 20257
October 20254
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20259
May 20253
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20268
December 20256
November 202511
October 20254
September 20256
August 20255
July 20254
June 20257
May 20257
April 202513
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
October 20255
September 20251
August 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 62 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20253
November 20257
October 20254
September 20253
August 20256
July 202510
June 20255
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20254
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
March 20252

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Western in February 2026

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

1. Groby Road Gardens (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Glengarry Way (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Aikman Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Other theft1
4. Coates Avenue (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mulberry Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
6. Elgin Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Aikman Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Tatlow Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Greencoat Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1

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