Crime in Anstey, Charnwood: statistics, rates and trends
494 crimes were recorded in Anstey, Charnwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Anstey, Charnwood at a glance
- Crime trends in Anstey, Charnwood
- Types of crime in Anstey, Charnwood
- Anstey, Charnwood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Anstey, Charnwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Anstey, Charnwood
- Population and deprivation in Anstey, Charnwood
- Questions about crime in Anstey, Charnwood
- About this data
494 crimes were recorded in Anstey, Charnwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 195 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Anstey, Charnwood has the 2,491st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Anstey, Charnwood | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 494 | 15,116 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.0 | 80.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,837 | 188,385 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Anstey, Charnwood was highest in the year to July 2023 (540 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (437). Over the whole period it rose 10%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 494 | 63.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 537 | 68.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 463 | 59.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 540 | 68.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 513 | 65.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 464 | 59.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 437 | 55.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 515 | 65.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 448 | 57.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 53 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Anstey, Charnwood over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+43%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-65%) and public order (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 195 | 24.9 | 0.73 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 10.3 | 0.67 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 6.6 | 0.98 | -4% |
| Burglary | 40 | 5.1 | 1.44 | +43% |
| Public order | 38 | 4.8 | 0.73 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.6 | 0.31 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.4 | 0.49 | -65% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.2 | 0.34 | -23% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.4 | 0.43 | +38% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 0.48 | -47% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.8 | 0.45 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.28 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.31 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.26 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Anstey, Charnwood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Anstey, Charnwood recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 39.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Anstey, Charnwood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Anstey, Charnwood recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Anstey, Charnwood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Anstey, Charnwood recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Anstey, Charnwood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Anstey, Charnwood recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Anstey, Charnwood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Anstey, Charnwood recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Anstey, Charnwood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Anstey, Charnwood recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Anstey, Charnwood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Anstey, Charnwood recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Anstey, Charnwood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Anstey, Charnwood recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Anstey, Charnwood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Anstey, Charnwood recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Anstey, Charnwood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Anstey, Charnwood recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Anstey, Charnwood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Anstey, Charnwood recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Anstey, Charnwood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Anstey, Charnwood recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Anstey, Charnwood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Anstey, Charnwood recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Anstey, Charnwood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Anstey, Charnwood recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Anstey, Charnwood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Anstey, Charnwood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Anstey, Charnwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall West | 363 | 45.5 | -28% |
| Forest Bradgate | 161 | 48.1 | -24% |
| Birstall East & Wanlip | 435 | 63.7 | +1% |
| Rothley Brook | 388 | 46.5 | -26% |
| Mountsorrel | 416 | 58.2 | -8% |
| Thurmaston | 848 | 84.5 | +34% |
| Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle | 448 | 59.7 | -5% |
| Syston | 709 | 60.4 | -4% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Anstey, Charnwood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Link Road | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near The Nook | 27 |
| On or near Hollow Road | 22 |
| On or near Bradgate Road | 21 |
| On or near Gladstone Street | 21 |
| On or near A5630 | 18 |
| On or near Dalby Road | 14 |
| On or near Gretton Drive | 11 |
| On or near Highfield Street | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Anstey, Charnwood over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 157 | 31.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 135 | 27.3% |
| Not recorded | 81 | 16.4% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 9.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Anstey, Charnwood has an estimated population of 7,837. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Anstey, Charnwood sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Anstey, Charnwood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Anstey, Charnwood a safe place to live?
Anstey, Charnwood recorded 63.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Anstey, Charnwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (81).
Is crime in Anstey, Charnwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Anstey, Charnwood was down 8% on the year before: 494 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 537 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Anstey, Charnwood?
Anstey, Charnwood is policed by Leicestershire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Anstey, Charnwood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.