Crime in Beaumont Leys: statistics, rates and trends
2,813 crimes were recorded in Beaumont Leys in the 12 months to August 2026, 126.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Beaumont Leys
- Questions about crime in Beaumont Leys
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,067), anti-social behaviour (377) and criminal damage and arson (335) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 746th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Beaumont Leys | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,813 | 47,488 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 126.2 | 122.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 22,286 | 388,348 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Beaumont Leys peaked in the year to August 2018 (3,370 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (2,616). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,813 | 126.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,710 | 121.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,616 | 117.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,053 | 137.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,310 | 148.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,241 | 145.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,214 | 144.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,220 | 144.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,370 | 151.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 250 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Beaumont Leys recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.2 times the national rate), vehicle crime (78% above the national rate) and public order (62% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (34% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 23 to 37 and shoplifting rose from 98 to 125, while bicycle theft fell from 33 to 24 and drugs fell from 88 to 67.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,067 | 47.9 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 377 | 16.9 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 335 | 15.0 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Public order | 240 | 10.8 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 197 | 8.8 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Other theft | 167 | 7.5 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 125 | 5.6 | 8.5 | +28% |
| Burglary | 80 | 3.6 | 3.6 | -17% |
| Drugs | 67 | 3.0 | 3.3 | -24% |
| Other crime | 57 | 2.6 | 2.1 | -10% |
| Robbery | 37 | 1.7 | 1.4 | +61% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 1.2 | 1.0 | +4% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 1.1 | 0.8 | -27% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Beaumont Leys; the highest is Fosse (141.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Rushey Mead (66.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beaumont Leys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey | 2,783 | 120.0 | -5% |
| Fosse | 2,447 | 141.9 | +12% |
| Western | 2,424 | 116.9 | -7% |
| Belgrave | 1,502 | 74.6 | -41% |
| Rushey Mead | 1,205 | 66.6 | -47% |
| Westcotes | 2,405 | 134.5 | +7% |
| Wycliffe | 1,112 | 68.6 | -46% |
| Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields | 2,598 | 121.8 | -4% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Beaumont Leys over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (289).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 289 |
| On or near Parking Area | 93 |
| On or near Oronsay Road | 87 |
| On or near Thorntree Close | 85 |
| On or near Thatcher Close | 55 |
| On or near Lime Grove Close | 54 |
| On or near Kelbrook Close | 50 |
| On or near Balisfire Grove | 44 |
| On or near Rannoch Close | 37 |
| On or near Peppercorn Close | 35 |
Of the 2,436 crimes in Beaumont Leys with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 377 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 883 | 36.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 828 | 34.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 302 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 101 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 92 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 59 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 48 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 28 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 24 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Beaumont Leys has an estimated population of 22,286 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (31%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%) and fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Beaumont Leys average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Beaumont Leys | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 38.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Beaumont Leys a safe place to live?
Beaumont Leys recorded 126.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 746th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Beaumont Leys?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,067 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (377).
Is crime in Beaumont Leys going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beaumont Leys was up 4% on the year before: 2,813 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,710 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Beaumont Leys?
About 22,286 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Beaumont Leys?
Beaumont Leys 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.