Crime in Abbey, Leicester: statistics, rates and trends
2,783 crimes were recorded in Abbey, Leicester in the 12 months to August 2026, 120.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Abbey, Leicester at a glance
- Crime trends in Abbey, Leicester
- Types of crime in Abbey, Leicester
- Abbey, Leicester compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Abbey, Leicester
- What happened after crimes were reported in Abbey, Leicester
- Demographics of Abbey, Leicester
- Questions about crime in Abbey, Leicester
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (932), anti-social behaviour (456) and criminal damage and arson (270) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 830th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Abbey, Leicester | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,783 | 47,488 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 120.0 | 122.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 23,195 | 388,348 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Abbey, Leicester of any year here (2,783 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,783 | 120.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,252 | 140.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,037 | 130.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,054 | 131.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,142 | 135.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,060 | 131.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,118 | 134.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,035 | 130.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,097 | 133.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 254 |
| July 2026 | 260 |
| June 2026 | 244 |
| May 2026 | 268 |
| April 2026 | 239 |
| March 2026 | 223 |
| February 2026 | 196 |
| January 2026 | 202 |
| December 2025 | 212 |
| November 2025 | 207 |
| October 2025 | 247 |
| September 2025 | 231 |
Compared with England and Wales, Abbey, Leicester recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.3 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (73% above the national rate) and public order (53% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (44% below) and shoplifting (22% below). On the year before, vehicle crime fell from 285 to 164 and other crime fell from 68 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 932 | 40.2 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 456 | 19.7 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 270 | 11.6 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Public order | 236 | 10.2 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 187 | 8.1 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 164 | 7.1 | 5.0 | -42% |
| Shoplifting | 153 | 6.6 | 8.5 | +1% |
| Drugs | 110 | 4.7 | 3.3 | +4% |
| Burglary | 104 | 4.5 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Bicycle theft | 44 | 1.9 | 0.8 | -8% |
| Other crime | 44 | 1.9 | 2.1 | -35% |
| Robbery | 44 | 1.9 | 1.4 | +7% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 0.9 | 1.7 | +5% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Abbey, Leicester; the highest is Fosse (141.9 per 1,000) and the lowest North Evington (60.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abbey, Leicester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Leys | 2,813 | 126.2 | +5% |
| Belgrave | 1,502 | 74.6 | -38% |
| Fosse | 2,447 | 141.9 | +18% |
| Rushey Mead | 1,205 | 66.6 | -44% |
| Wycliffe | 1,112 | 68.6 | -43% |
| Western | 2,424 | 116.9 | -3% |
| North Evington | 1,451 | 60.1 | -50% |
| Westcotes | 2,405 | 134.5 | +12% |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Abbey, Leicester over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Highcross Street” (121).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Highcross Street | 121 |
| On or near Wheatland Road | 86 |
| On or near Junior Street | 84 |
| On or near All Saints Road | 77 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 75 |
| On or near Friars Causeway | 71 |
| On or near Supermarket | 69 |
| On or near Ruding Street | 67 |
| On or near Burgess Street | 62 |
| On or near North Bridge Place | 61 |
Of the 2,327 crimes in Abbey, Leicester with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 456 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 990 | 42.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 671 | 28.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 252 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 123 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 88 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 59 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 24 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Abbey, Leicester has an estimated population of 23,195 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), more households without a car (34%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Abbey, Leicester average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Abbey, Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 35.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Abbey, Leicester a safe place to live?
Abbey, Leicester recorded 120.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 830th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Abbey, Leicester?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 932 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (456).
Is crime in Abbey, Leicester going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abbey, Leicester was down 14% on the year before: 2,783 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,252 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Abbey, Leicester?
About 23,195 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Abbey, Leicester?
Abbey, Leicester is policed by Leicestershire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.