Crime Rate in Wycliffe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wycliffe

The total recorded crimes in Wycliffe, Leicester, UK in February 2026 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wycliffe crime rate of 0.70 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 Wycliffe, encompassing approximately 130,457 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (7.89% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Wycliffe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • East Park Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Wycliffe?

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

  • Relative to Leicester:

    • In 2024, Wycliffe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leicester average, with 1374 crimes compared to 2765.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wycliffe recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

    • In 2023, Wycliffe had fewer crimes than the Leicester average, with 1,223 crimes compared to 2,359. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wycliffe recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leicester, Wycliffe has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Wycliffe Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Wycliffe crimes were 1,374. The crime rate of Wycliffe in 2024 was 10.53 (year) or 0.88 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Leicester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wycliffe were around 1,223 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.37 (year) or 0.78 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Leicester.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Wycliffe)CrimesRank (Wycliffe)CrimesRank (Wycliffe)
CastleNA NA15,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley FieldsNA NA3,414 33,304 2
AbbeyNA NA4,284 23,077 3
WesternNA NA2,908 62,971 4
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
Rushey MeadNA NA1,255 201,186 19
ThurncourtNA NA1,327 191,135 20
Spinney HillsNA NA799 21695 21

Wycliffe 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 41 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20254
October 20253
September 20251
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20268
December 202510
November 20256
October 20259
September 202511
August 20255
July 202514
June 202518
May 20258
April 202514
March 202513
February 20254

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202611
December 20258
November 20257
October 202512
September 20259
August 202524
July 202515
June 202515
May 20259
April 202518
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202614
December 20258
November 20255
October 20257
September 20258
August 20259
July 20256
June 20258
May 202510
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 469 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202641
January 202638
December 202530
November 202522
October 202522
September 202527
August 202537
July 202543
June 202537
May 202537
April 202554
March 202545
February 202536

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20253
November 20255
October 20257
September 20254
August 20253
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 20253
November 20254
October 20254
September 20255
August 202512
July 20253
June 20258
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 202513

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20253
October 20251
August 20251
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 202512
November 20251
October 20257
September 20255
August 202513
July 202521
June 20256
May 202513
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20253
October 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 20252
November 20256
October 20251
September 20259
August 20259
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20257
February 20259

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
July 20252
February 20251

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20251
October 20251
August 20254
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Wycliffe in February 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. East Park Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Arnold Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Christow Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Evington Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pluto Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
8. Hutchinson Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Taurus Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Jupiter Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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