Crime in Birstall East & Wanlip: statistics, rates and trends
435 crimes were recorded in Birstall East & Wanlip in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Birstall East & Wanlip at a glance
- Crime trends in Birstall East & Wanlip
- Types of crime in Birstall East & Wanlip
- Birstall East & Wanlip compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Birstall East & Wanlip
- What happened after crimes were reported in Birstall East & Wanlip
- Population and deprivation in Birstall East & Wanlip
- Questions about crime in Birstall East & Wanlip
- About this data
435 crimes were recorded in Birstall East & Wanlip in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than 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 136 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Birstall East & Wanlip has the 2,472nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Birstall East & Wanlip | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 435 | 15,116 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.7 | 80.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,831 | 188,385 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Birstall East & Wanlip was highest in the year to July 2025 (455 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (324). Over the whole period it rose 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 | 435 | 63.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 455 | 66.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 339 | 49.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 399 | 58.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 324 | 47.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 330 | 48.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 358 | 52.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 391 | 57.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 368 | 53.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 58 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Birstall East & Wanlip 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+86%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-33%) and public order (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 136 | 19.9 | 0.58 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 9.7 | 0.63 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 7.9 | 1.17 | +86% |
| Public order | 38 | 5.6 | 0.84 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 5.3 | 1.07 | -33% |
| Burglary | 32 | 4.7 | 1.32 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 4.0 | 0.48 | -4% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.1 | 0.48 | -9% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 0.49 | -36% |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.0 | 0.76 | +600% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 0.22 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.60 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.18 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Birstall East & Wanlip
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Birstall East & Wanlip recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 31.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Birstall East & Wanlip
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Birstall East & Wanlip recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Birstall East & Wanlip
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Birstall East & Wanlip recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Birstall East & Wanlip
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Birstall East & Wanlip recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Birstall East & Wanlip
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Birstall East & Wanlip recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Birstall East & Wanlip
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Birstall East & Wanlip recorded 32 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 down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Birstall East & Wanlip
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Birstall East & Wanlip recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Birstall East & Wanlip
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Birstall East & Wanlip recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Birstall East & Wanlip
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Birstall East & Wanlip recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Birstall East & Wanlip
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Birstall East & Wanlip recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Birstall East & Wanlip
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Birstall East & Wanlip recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Birstall East & Wanlip
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Birstall East & Wanlip recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Birstall East & Wanlip
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Birstall East & Wanlip recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Birstall East & Wanlip
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Birstall East & Wanlip recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Birstall East & Wanlip, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Birstall East & Wanlip.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Birstall East & Wanlip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall West | 363 | 45.5 | -29% |
| Thurmaston | 848 | 84.5 | +33% |
| Syston | 709 | 60.4 | -5% |
| Rothley Brook | 388 | 46.5 | -27% |
| Anstey | 494 | 63.0 | -1% |
| South Charnwood | 218 | 64.2 | +1% |
| Mountsorrel | 416 | 58.2 | -9% |
| Wreake Valley | 601 | 63.8 | +0% |
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 Birstall East & Wanlip over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Blenheim Road | 34 |
| On or near Wanlip Lane | 32 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Malling Close | 16 |
| On or near East Road | 15 |
| On or near Lambourne Road | 15 |
| On or near Myrtle Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Paget Avenue | 14 |
| On or near School Lane | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Birstall East & Wanlip 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 | 163 | 37.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 132 | 30.3% |
| Not recorded | 66 | 15.2% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Birstall East & Wanlip has an estimated population of 6,831. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Birstall East & Wanlip sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Birstall East & Wanlip |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.3% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Birstall East & Wanlip a safe place to live?
Birstall East & Wanlip recorded 63.7 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 Birstall East & Wanlip?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Birstall East & Wanlip going up or down?
Recorded crime in Birstall East & Wanlip was down 4% on the year before: 435 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 455 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Birstall East & Wanlip?
Birstall East & Wanlip 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 Birstall East & Wanlip. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.