Crime in Birstall East & Wanlip: statistics, rates and trends
442 crimes were recorded in Birstall East & Wanlip in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.7 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 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
- Demographics of Birstall East & Wanlip
- Questions about crime in Birstall East & Wanlip
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (142), anti-social behaviour (65) and criminal damage and arson (51) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,443rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Birstall East & Wanlip | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 442 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.7 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,831 | 188,385 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Birstall East & Wanlip peaked in the year to August 2025 (453 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (329). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 442 | 64.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 453 | 66.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 345 | 50.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 396 | 58.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 329 | 48.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 338 | 49.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 343 | 50.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 392 | 57.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 358 | 52.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (55% below) and shoplifting (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 34 to 51 and shoplifting rose from 22 to 33, while vehicle crime fell from 54 to 36 and burglary fell from 39 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 142 | 20.8 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 9.5 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 7.5 | 6.7 | +50% |
| Public order | 42 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 5.3 | 5.0 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 4.8 | 8.5 | +50% |
| Burglary | 30 | 4.4 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Birstall East & Wanlip; the highest is Thurmaston, Charnwood (81.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Birstall West (45.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Birstall East & Wanlip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall West | 359 | 45.0 | -31% |
| Thurmaston | 814 | 81.1 | +25% |
| Syston | 725 | 61.7 | -5% |
| Rothley Brook | 386 | 46.3 | -28% |
| Anstey | 497 | 63.4 | -2% |
| South Charnwood | 225 | 66.3 | +2% |
| Mountsorrel | 402 | 56.2 | -13% |
| Wreake Valley | 588 | 62.4 | -4% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Birstall East & Wanlip over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (50).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 50 |
| On or near Blenheim Road | 35 |
| On or near Wanlip Lane | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Myrtle Avenue | 19 |
| On or near East Road | 17 |
| On or near Lambourne Road | 16 |
| On or near Malling Close | 16 |
| On or near School Lane | 13 |
| On or near Paget Avenue | 12 |
Of the 377 crimes in Birstall East & Wanlip with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 65 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 169 | 44.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 128 | 34.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Birstall East & Wanlip has an estimated population of 6,831 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.9%, against 17.1%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Birstall East & Wanlip average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Birstall East & Wanlip | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Birstall East & Wanlip a safe place to live?
Birstall East & Wanlip recorded 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,443rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Birstall East & Wanlip?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 142 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (65).
Is crime in Birstall East & Wanlip going up or down?
Recorded crime in Birstall East & Wanlip was down 2% on the year before: 442 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 453 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Birstall East & Wanlip?
About 6,831 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Birstall East & Wanlip?
Birstall East & Wanlip 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.