Crime in Birstall West: statistics, rates and trends
359 crimes were recorded in Birstall West in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Birstall West at a glance
- Crime trends in Birstall West
- Types of crime in Birstall West
- Birstall West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Birstall West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Birstall West
- Demographics of Birstall West
- Questions about crime in Birstall West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (124), anti-social behaviour (54) and criminal damage and arson (38) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,245th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Birstall West | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 359 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.0 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,986 | 188,385 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Birstall West peaked in the year to August 2018 (444 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (303). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 359 | 45.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 434 | 54.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 348 | 43.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 431 | 54.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 303 | 37.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 307 | 38.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 388 | 48.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 373 | 46.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 444 | 55.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (56% below) and violence and sexual offences (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 28 to 38 and other theft rose from 22 to 27, while vehicle crime fell from 68 to 36 and anti-social behaviour fell from 71 to 54.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 124 | 15.5 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 6.8 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +36% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 4.5 | 5.0 | -47% |
| Public order | 29 | 3.6 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.4 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Birstall West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Birstall West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall East & Wanlip | 442 | 64.7 | +44% |
| Thurmaston | 814 | 81.1 | +81% |
| Rothley Brook | 386 | 46.3 | +3% |
| Syston | 725 | 61.7 | +37% |
| Anstey | 497 | 63.4 | +41% |
| Mountsorrel | 402 | 56.2 | +25% |
| South Charnwood | 225 | 66.3 | +47% |
| Sileby & Seagrave | 637 | 70.2 | +56% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Birstall West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Field Leys Way” (56).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Field Leys Way | 56 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Birstall Meadow Road | 21 |
| On or near Meer End | 15 |
| On or near Nine Leys Square | 13 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 12 |
| On or near Nine Riggs Square | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
| On or near Loughborough Road | 9 |
| On or near Poplar Avenue | 9 |
Of the 305 crimes in Birstall West with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 54 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 128 | 42.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 94 | 30.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 4.6% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Birstall West has an estimated population of 7,986 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.8%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.1%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Birstall West average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Birstall West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Birstall West a safe place to live?
Birstall West recorded 45.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,245th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Birstall West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 124 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (54).
Is crime in Birstall West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Birstall West was down 17% on the year before: 359 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 434 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Birstall West?
About 7,986 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Birstall West?
Birstall West 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.