Crime Rate in Wycliffe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wycliffe

The total recorded crimes in Wycliffe, Leicester, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wycliffe crime rate of 0.74 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-31.48% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Wycliffe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area 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 May 2025 the Wycliffe has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 0.74 ranking 19th out of 20 in the Leicester, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wycliffe)CrimesRank (Wycliffe)CrimesRank (Wycliffe)
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
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
Thurncourt101 181,327 191,135 20
Rushey Mead84 201,255 201,186 19
Spinney Hills58 21799 21695 21

Wycliffe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 202412
November 202412
October 20247
September 202414
August 20245
July 202410
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202518
March 202510
February 20257
January 20255
December 202413
November 202419
October 202411
September 202413
August 20246
July 202418
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 202513
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 202411
September 20245
August 20248
July 20249
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 583 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202554
March 202545
February 202536
January 202536
December 202429
November 202435
October 202432
September 202444
August 202439
July 202443
June 2024100
May 202453

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20257
February 20259
January 202510
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 166 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202514
March 202513
February 20254
January 202511
December 20244
November 202414
October 202411
September 202412
August 202411
July 202425
June 202434
May 20245

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 202412
November 20248
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20243
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241
November 20243
October 202411
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246

High Crime Locations Wycliffe in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
4. Bakewell Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Taylor Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Brunswick Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Vostock Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Jupiter Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
10. Matlock Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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