Crime Rate in Western: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Western

The total recorded crimes in Western, Leicester, UK in May 2025 are around 229 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Western crime rate of 4.42 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (-8.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Western Crime Hotspots

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

  • Groby Road Gardens with total crimes: 18
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • 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 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 May 2025 the Western has recorded 229 crimes with crime rate of 4.42 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Western)CrimesRank (Western)CrimesRank (Western)
Castle1,391 115,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields282 33,414 33,304 2
Abbey438 24,284 23,077 3
Westcotes235 73,169 42,429 7
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

Western Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202528
March 202519
February 202517
January 202520
December 202417
November 202418
October 202414
September 202416
August 202420
July 202418
June 202442
May 202428

A total of 1259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 96.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202580
March 202596
February 202592
January 202578
December 202493
November 202481
October 202498
September 202481
August 202490
July 202494
June 2024190
May 2024113

A total of 338 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202533
March 202530
February 202522
January 202519
December 20249
November 202417
October 202421
September 202422
August 202437
July 202434
June 202434
May 202430

A total of 157 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 202510
February 202514
January 202510
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 202414
August 202411
July 202417
June 202422
May 202424

A total of 303 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202524
March 202524
February 202517
January 202521
December 202421
November 202416
October 202419
September 202423
August 202422
July 202434
June 202440
May 202424

A total of 71 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 148 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202510
February 20257
January 202515
December 202412
November 20248
October 202414
September 202412
August 202411
July 20249
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202513
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20249
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 202420
May 20243

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 227 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202541
March 20258
February 202512
January 202514
December 20246
November 202415
October 202414
September 20246
August 202416
July 202414
June 202434
May 202420

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

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20249
November 20248
October 20242
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20245
July 20245
May 20241

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Western in May 2025

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

1. Groby Road Gardens (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting12
Other theft2
3. Glengarry Way (Map)
Total10
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Greencoat Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Park View (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Ryder Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
7. Dillon Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
8. Western Park Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Covett Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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