Crime in Belgrave, Leicester: statistics, rates and trends
1,517 crimes were recorded in Belgrave, Leicester in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Belgrave, Leicester
- Questions about crime in Belgrave, Leicester
- About this data
1,517 crimes were recorded in Belgrave, Leicester in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 587 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Belgrave, Leicester has the 2,015th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Belgrave, Leicester | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,517 | 47,587 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.3 | 122.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 20,144 | 388,348 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Belgrave, Leicester was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,921 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,514). Over the whole period it rose 0%, 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 | 1,517 | 75.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,540 | 76.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,608 | 79.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,921 | 95.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,621 | 80.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,584 | 78.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,521 | 75.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,565 | 77.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,514 | 75.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 142 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Belgrave, Leicester 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. The largest increases were in theft from the person (+29%) and drugs (+18%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-24%) and vehicle crime (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 587 | 29.1 | 0.85 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 303 | 15.0 | 0.98 | -15% |
| Public order | 143 | 7.1 | 1.07 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 99 | 4.9 | 0.72 | -24% |
| Other theft | 90 | 4.5 | 0.70 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 3.2 | 0.65 | -19% |
| Burglary | 53 | 2.6 | 0.74 | +8% |
| Drugs | 45 | 2.2 | 0.68 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 1.8 | 0.22 | +9% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 1.3 | 0.79 | +29% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.1 | 0.54 | +92% |
| Robbery | 22 | 1.1 | 0.81 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.7 | 0.84 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Belgrave, Leicester
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Belgrave, Leicester recorded 587 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 38.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Belgrave, Leicester
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Belgrave, Leicester recorded 303 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Belgrave, Leicester
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Belgrave, Leicester recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Belgrave, Leicester
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Belgrave, Leicester recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Belgrave, Leicester
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Belgrave, Leicester recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Belgrave, Leicester
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Belgrave, Leicester recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Belgrave, Leicester
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Belgrave, Leicester recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Belgrave, Leicester
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Belgrave, Leicester recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Belgrave, Leicester
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Belgrave, Leicester recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Belgrave, Leicester
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Belgrave, Leicester recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Belgrave, Leicester
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Belgrave, Leicester recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Belgrave, Leicester
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Belgrave, Leicester recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Belgrave, Leicester
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Belgrave, Leicester recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Belgrave, Leicester
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Belgrave, Leicester recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Belgrave, Leicester, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Belgrave, Leicester.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Belgrave, Leicester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushey Mead | 1,162 | 64.2 | -15% |
| Abbey | 2,815 | 121.4 | +61% |
| Wycliffe | 1,113 | 68.6 | -9% |
| North Evington | 1,437 | 59.5 | -21% |
| Troon | 1,494 | 87.4 | +16% |
| Fosse | 2,454 | 142.3 | +89% |
| Spinney Hills | 628 | 50.8 | -33% |
| Castle | 11,722 | 442.3 | +487% |
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 Belgrave, Leicester over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 90 |
| On or near Nightclub | 48 |
| On or near Cossington Street | 46 |
| On or near Newington Street | 46 |
| On or near Southey Close | 36 |
| On or near Doncaster Road | 31 |
| On or near Hunter Road | 31 |
| On or near Overing Close | 29 |
| On or near Broadhurst Street | 27 |
| On or near Down Street | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Belgrave, Leicester 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 | 490 | 32.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 398 | 26.2% |
| Not recorded | 303 | 20.0% |
| Under investigation | 133 | 8.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
Belgrave, Leicester has an estimated population of 20,144. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Belgrave, Leicester sits in decile 2.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Belgrave, Leicester |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.5% |
| Private rented homes | 32.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 |
Is Belgrave, Leicester a safe place to live?
Belgrave, Leicester recorded 75.3 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 Belgrave, Leicester?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 587 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (303).
Is crime in Belgrave, Leicester going up or down?
Recorded crime in Belgrave, Leicester was down 1% on the year before: 1,517 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,540 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Belgrave, Leicester?
Belgrave, Leicester 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 Belgrave, Leicester. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.