Crime in Belgrave, Leicester: statistics, rates and trends
1,502 crimes were recorded in Belgrave, Leicester in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Belgrave, Leicester at a glance
- Crime trends in Belgrave, Leicester
- Types of crime in Belgrave, Leicester
- Belgrave, Leicester compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Belgrave, Leicester
- What happened after crimes were reported in Belgrave, Leicester
- Demographics of Belgrave, Leicester
- Questions about crime in Belgrave, Leicester
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (585), anti-social behaviour (289) and public order (138) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,041st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Belgrave, Leicester | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,502 | 47,488 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.6 | 122.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 20,144 | 388,348 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Belgrave, Leicester of any year here (1,502 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,502 | 74.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,531 | 76.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,614 | 80.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,912 | 94.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,640 | 81.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,561 | 77.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,545 | 76.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,564 | 77.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,519 | 75.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 127 |
| July 2026 | 139 |
| June 2026 | 146 |
| May 2026 | 148 |
| April 2026 | 145 |
| March 2026 | 106 |
| February 2026 | 92 |
| January 2026 | 91 |
| December 2025 | 111 |
| November 2025 | 110 |
| October 2025 | 171 |
| September 2025 | 116 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (80% below) and other crime (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, theft from the person rose from 23 to 30 and robbery rose from 20 to 24, while criminal damage and arson fell from 124 to 99 and anti-social behaviour fell from 359 to 289.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 585 | 29.0 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 289 | 14.3 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Public order | 138 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 99 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Other theft | 87 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 3.2 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Burglary | 56 | 2.8 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Drugs | 47 | 2.3 | 3.3 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 1.7 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Theft from the person | 30 | 1.5 | 1.7 | +30% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 24 | 1.2 | 1.4 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Belgrave, Leicester; the highest is Castle, Leicester (443.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Spinney Hills (49.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Belgrave, Leicester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushey Mead | 1,205 | 66.6 | -11% |
| Abbey | 2,783 | 120.0 | +61% |
| Wycliffe | 1,112 | 68.6 | -8% |
| North Evington | 1,451 | 60.1 | -19% |
| Troon | 1,452 | 84.9 | +14% |
| Fosse | 2,447 | 141.9 | +90% |
| Spinney Hills | 616 | 49.8 | -33% |
| Castle | 11,764 | 443.9 | +495% |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Belgrave, Leicester over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (92).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 92 |
| On or near Nightclub | 51 |
| On or near Cossington Street | 44 |
| On or near Newington Street | 44 |
| On or near Southey Close | 36 |
| On or near Doncaster Road | 32 |
| On or near Hunter Road | 32 |
| On or near Broadhurst Street | 28 |
| On or near Dorset Street | 27 |
| On or near Overing Close | 27 |
Of the 1,213 crimes in Belgrave, Leicester with a recorded outcome, 40% 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 289 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 491 | 40.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 404 | 33.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 115 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 50 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Belgrave, Leicester has an estimated population of 20,144 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (42%, against 18%), more households without a car (45%, against 23%) and more private renting (33%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Belgrave, Leicester average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Belgrave, Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 42.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 44.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Belgrave, Leicester a safe place to live?
Belgrave, Leicester recorded 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,041st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Belgrave, Leicester?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 585 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (289).
Is crime in Belgrave, Leicester going up or down?
Recorded crime in Belgrave, Leicester was down 2% on the year before: 1,502 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,531 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Belgrave, Leicester?
About 20,144 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Belgrave, Leicester?
Belgrave, 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.