Crime Rate in Wycliffe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wycliffe

The total recorded crimes in Wycliffe, Leicester, UK in March 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wycliffe crime rate of 0.88 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
Wycliffe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Jupiter Close with total crimes: 6
  • Vostock Close with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wycliffe has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 0.88 ranking 16th 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.

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
Western222 62,908 62,971 4
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
Rushey Mead85 201,255 201,186 19
Thurncourt102 191,327 191,135 20
Spinney Hills65 21799 21695 21

Wycliffe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 202510
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 202412
November 202412
October 20247
September 202414
August 20245
July 202410
June 202422
May 20247
April 202418

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
April 20245

A total of 537 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202536
January 202536
December 202429
November 202435
October 202432
September 202444
August 202439
July 202443
June 2024100
May 202453
April 202445

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 160 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20254
January 202511
December 20244
November 202414
October 202411
September 202412
August 202411
July 202425
June 202434
May 20245
April 202416

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 202412
November 20248
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241
November 20243
October 202411
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Wycliffe in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Jupiter Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Vostock Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Garendon Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Hartington Road (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Saviour'S Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Pluto Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
10. Dale Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1

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