Crime Rate in Wycliffe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wycliffe

The total recorded crimes in Wycliffe, Leicester, UK in January 2026 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wycliffe crime rate of 0.69 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Wycliffe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pluto Close with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Arnold Street 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 January 2026 the Wycliffe has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 0.69 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Wycliffe)CrimesRank (Wycliffe)CrimesRank (Wycliffe)
Castle1,285 115,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields217 43,414 33,304 2
Abbey258 24,284 23,077 3
Beaumont Leys219 32,996 52,734 5
Western211 62,908 62,971 4
Westcotes202 73,169 42,429 7
Stoneygate211 52,588 82,352 8
Fosse158 82,749 72,714 6
Saffron147 92,452 92,347 9
Eyres Monsell122 111,908 111,880 10
Evington109 151,990 101,807 11
Humberstone & Hamilton146 101,757 121,648 13
North Evington117 121,586 151,692 12
Belgrave91 171,678 131,583 14
Troon116 131,646 141,304 17
Aylestone109 141,540 161,582 15
Knighton88 191,450 171,329 16
Rushey Mead97 161,255 201,186 19
Thurncourt82 201,327 191,135 20
Spinney Hills52 21799 21695 21

Wycliffe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 428 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Wycliffe in January 2026

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

1. Pluto Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Arnold Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Kashmir Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Woodboy Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lethbridge Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Moon Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
8. Jupiter Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Haddon Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shelbourne Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1

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