Crime in Aylestone: statistics, rates and trends
1,379 crimes were recorded in Aylestone in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Aylestone at a glance
- Crime trends in Aylestone
- Types of crime in Aylestone
- Aylestone compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aylestone
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aylestone
- Population and deprivation in Aylestone
- Questions about crime in Aylestone
- About this data
1,379 crimes were recorded in Aylestone in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 496 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aylestone has the 1,089th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aylestone | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,379 | 47,587 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.1 | 122.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 13,000 | 388,348 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aylestone was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,707 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,345). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 1,379 | 106.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,440 | 110.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,409 | 108.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,707 | 131.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,507 | 115.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,553 | 119.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,345 | 103.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,563 | 120.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,592 | 122.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 124 |
| June 2026 | 111 |
| May 2026 | 105 |
| April 2026 | 114 |
| March 2026 | 105 |
| February 2026 | 102 |
| January 2026 | 109 |
| December 2025 | 103 |
| November 2025 | 100 |
| October 2025 | 104 |
| September 2025 | 128 |
| August 2025 | 174 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aylestone 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 criminal damage and arson, public order, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+39%) and other crime (+38%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-19%) and criminal damage and arson (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 496 | 38.2 | 1.11 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 160 | 12.3 | 0.80 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 138 | 10.6 | 1.57 | -17% |
| Public order | 138 | 10.6 | 1.60 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 7.4 | 1.50 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 82 | 6.3 | 0.76 | -2% |
| Other theft | 70 | 5.4 | 0.84 | -9% |
| Burglary | 61 | 4.7 | 1.33 | +20% |
| Drugs | 61 | 4.7 | 1.44 | +39% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.5 | 1.20 | +38% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.2 | 0.91 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 0.79 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.8 | 0.46 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.6 | 0.75 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Aylestone
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aylestone recorded 496 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 36.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aylestone
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aylestone recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aylestone
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aylestone recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aylestone
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aylestone recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aylestone
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aylestone recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aylestone
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aylestone recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aylestone
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aylestone recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aylestone
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aylestone recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aylestone
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aylestone recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aylestone
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aylestone recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Aylestone
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aylestone recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Aylestone
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aylestone recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Aylestone
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aylestone recorded 10 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 up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Aylestone
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aylestone recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aylestone, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aylestone.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aylestone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eyres Monsell | 1,675 | 133.1 | +26% |
| Saffron | 2,132 | 169.4 | +60% |
| Knighton | 1,379 | 74.9 | -29% |
| Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields | 2,604 | 122.1 | +15% |
| Westcotes | 2,423 | 135.5 | +28% |
| Castle | 11,722 | 442.3 | +317% |
| Stoneygate | 2,386 | 101.4 | -4% |
| Fosse | 2,454 | 142.3 | +34% |
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 Aylestone over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 80 |
| On or near Saffron Lane | 65 |
| On or near Kempson Road | 52 |
| On or near Parkhill | 46 |
| On or near Hallaton Street | 45 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 41 |
| On or near Cranfield Road | 34 |
| On or near Harold Street | 33 |
| On or near Belvoir Drive | 30 |
| On or near Duncan Road | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aylestone 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 | 464 | 33.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 444 | 32.2% |
| Not recorded | 160 | 11.6% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 9.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% |
Aylestone has an estimated population of 13,000. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aylestone sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aylestone |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.4% |
| Private rented homes | 25.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
Is Aylestone a safe place to live?
Aylestone recorded 106.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Aylestone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 496 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (160).
Is crime in Aylestone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aylestone was down 4% on the year before: 1,379 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,440 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aylestone?
Aylestone 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 Aylestone. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.