Crime Rate in Western: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Western

The total recorded crimes in Western, Leicester, UK in March 2025 are around 222 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Western crime rate of 4.29 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
Western Crime Hotspots

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

  • Groby Road Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • Greencoat Road with total crimes: 13
  • Glengarry Way with total crimes: 10

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Western has recorded 222 crimes with crime rate of 4.29 ranking 6th out of 20 in the Leicester, UK

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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leicester)CrimesRank (Leicester)CrimesRank (Leicester)
Castle1,228 115,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields229 53,414 33,304 2
Abbey366 24,284 23,077 3
Westcotes235 33,169 42,429 7
Beaumont Leys233 42,996 52,734 5
Fosse198 92,749 72,714 6
Stoneygate214 72,588 82,352 8
Saffron200 82,452 92,347 9
Eyres Monsell129 131,908 111,880 10
Evington148 111,990 101,807 11
Humberstone & Hamilton172 101,757 121,648 13
North Evington112 181,586 151,692 12
Troon133 121,646 141,304 17
Belgrave127 141,678 131,583 14
Aylestone123 151,540 161,582 15
Knighton115 171,450 171,329 16
Wycliffe115 161,374 181,223 18
Rushey Mead85 201,255 201,186 19
Thurncourt102 191,327 191,135 20
Spinney Hills65 21799 21695 21

Western Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 93 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 (81 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (98 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (81 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (90 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 94 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (190 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (113 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (121 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202514
January 202510
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 202414
August 202411
July 202417
June 202422
May 202424
April 202430

A total of 307 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202522
January 202519
December 20249
November 202417
October 202421
September 202422
August 202437
July 202434
June 202434
May 202430
April 202432

A total of 281 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202517
January 202521
December 202421
November 202416
October 202419
September 202423
August 202422
July 202434
June 202440
May 202424
April 202420

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20249
November 20248
October 20242
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20245
July 20245
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 255 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202517
January 202520
December 202417
November 202418
October 202414
September 202416
August 202420
July 202418
June 202442
May 202428
April 202426

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202596
February 202592
January 202578
December 202493
November 202481
October 202498
September 202481
August 202490
July 202494
June 2024190
May 2024113
April 2024121

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 202515
December 202412
November 20248
October 202414
September 202412
August 202411
July 20249
June 202420
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20249
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 202420
May 20243
April 202410

A total of 189 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202512
January 202514
December 20246
November 202415
October 202414
September 20246
August 202416
July 202414
June 202434
May 202420
April 202430

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

High Crime Locations Western in March 2025

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

1. Groby Road Gardens (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs3
Public order3
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Greencoat Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Glengarry Way (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Park View (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bonney Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Ryder Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
8. Heays Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
9. Mossgate (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
10. Perth Avenue (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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