Crime in Beaumont Leys: statistics, rates and trends
2,811 crimes were recorded in Beaumont Leys in the 12 months to July 2026, 126.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Beaumont Leys at a glance
- Crime trends in Beaumont Leys
- Types of crime in Beaumont Leys
- Beaumont Leys compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Beaumont Leys
- What happened after crimes were reported in Beaumont Leys
- Population and deprivation in Beaumont Leys
- Questions about crime in Beaumont Leys
- About this data
2,811 crimes were recorded in Beaumont Leys in the 12 months to July 2026, 126.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,049 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Beaumont Leys has the 741st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Beaumont Leys | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,811 | 47,587 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 126.1 | 122.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 22,286 | 388,348 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Beaumont Leys was highest in the year to July 2018 (3,423 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (2,632). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 2,811 | 126.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,706 | 121.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,632 | 118.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,101 | 139.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,264 | 146.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,288 | 147.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,204 | 143.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,186 | 143.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,423 | 153.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 256 |
| June 2026 | 231 |
| May 2026 | 260 |
| April 2026 | 261 |
| March 2026 | 235 |
| February 2026 | 188 |
| January 2026 | 219 |
| December 2025 | 217 |
| November 2025 | 195 |
| October 2025 | 267 |
| September 2025 | 234 |
| August 2025 | 248 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Beaumont Leys 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+25%) and shoplifting (+23%). The largest falls were in burglary (-29%) and possession of weapons (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,049 | 47.1 | 1.37 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 386 | 17.3 | 1.13 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 349 | 15.7 | 2.31 | +25% |
| Public order | 235 | 10.5 | 1.59 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 194 | 8.7 | 1.77 | +15% |
| Other theft | 166 | 7.4 | 1.16 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 125 | 5.6 | 0.68 | +23% |
| Burglary | 77 | 3.5 | 0.98 | -29% |
| Drugs | 72 | 3.2 | 0.99 | -19% |
| Other crime | 50 | 2.2 | 1.06 | -22% |
| Robbery | 38 | 1.7 | 1.26 | +111% |
| Bicycle theft | 31 | 1.4 | 1.69 | +11% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.1 | 1.11 | -23% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 0.7 | 0.40 | +15% |
Violence and sexual offences in Beaumont Leys
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Beaumont Leys recorded 1,049 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 37.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Beaumont Leys
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Beaumont Leys recorded 386 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Beaumont Leys
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Beaumont Leys recorded 349 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Beaumont Leys
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Beaumont Leys recorded 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Beaumont Leys
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Beaumont Leys recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Beaumont Leys
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Beaumont Leys recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Beaumont Leys
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Beaumont Leys recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Beaumont Leys
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Beaumont Leys recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Beaumont Leys
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Beaumont Leys recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Beaumont Leys
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Beaumont Leys recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Beaumont Leys
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Beaumont Leys recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Beaumont Leys
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Beaumont Leys recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Beaumont Leys
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Beaumont Leys recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Beaumont Leys
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Beaumont Leys recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Beaumont Leys, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Beaumont Leys.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beaumont Leys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey | 2,815 | 121.4 | -4% |
| Fosse | 2,454 | 142.3 | +13% |
| Western | 2,443 | 117.9 | -7% |
| Belgrave | 1,517 | 75.3 | -40% |
| Rushey Mead | 1,162 | 64.2 | -49% |
| Westcotes | 2,423 | 135.5 | +7% |
| Wycliffe | 1,113 | 68.6 | -46% |
| Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields | 2,604 | 122.1 | -3% |
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 Beaumont Leys over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 304 |
| On or near Parking Area | 92 |
| On or near Oronsay Road | 82 |
| On or near Thorntree Close | 80 |
| On or near Thatcher Close | 56 |
| On or near Lime Grove Close | 52 |
| On or near Kelbrook Close | 51 |
| On or near Balisfire Grove | 40 |
| On or near Rannoch Close | 39 |
| On or near Leysdale Close | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Beaumont Leys 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 | 876 | 31.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 798 | 28.4% |
| Not recorded | 386 | 13.7% |
| Under investigation | 321 | 11.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 107 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 95 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 62 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 47 | 1.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 29 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 22 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.4% |
Beaumont Leys has an estimated population of 22,286. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Beaumont Leys sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Beaumont Leys |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.9% |
| Social rented homes | 31.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 38.6% |
Is Beaumont Leys a safe place to live?
Beaumont Leys recorded 126.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Beaumont Leys?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,049 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (386).
Is crime in Beaumont Leys going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beaumont Leys was up 4% on the year before: 2,811 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,706 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Beaumont Leys?
Beaumont Leys 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 Beaumont Leys. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.