Crime in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields: statistics, rates and trends
2,598 crimes were recorded in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields in the 12 months to August 2026, 121.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields at a glance
- Crime trends in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields
- Types of crime in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields
- Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields
- What happened after crimes were reported in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields
- Demographics of Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields
- Questions about crime in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,029), anti-social behaviour (403) and criminal damage and arson (292) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 796th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,598 | 47,488 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.8 | 122.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 21,333 | 388,348 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields of any year here (2,598 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,598 | 121.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,996 | 140.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,092 | 144.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,330 | 156.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,681 | 172.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,368 | 157.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,829 | 132.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,905 | 136.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,139 | 147.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 259 |
| July 2026 | 225 |
| June 2026 | 235 |
| May 2026 | 194 |
| April 2026 | 197 |
| March 2026 | 212 |
| February 2026 | 178 |
| January 2026 | 217 |
| December 2025 | 205 |
| November 2025 | 194 |
| October 2025 | 249 |
| September 2025 | 233 |
Compared with England and Wales, Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.1 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (59% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (53% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 37 to 44, while shoplifting fell from 139 to 85 and other crime fell from 74 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,029 | 48.2 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 403 | 18.9 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 292 | 13.7 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Public order | 222 | 10.4 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 130 | 6.1 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 112 | 5.3 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Drugs | 92 | 4.3 | 3.3 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 85 | 4.0 | 8.5 | -39% |
| Burglary | 77 | 3.6 | 3.6 | -32% |
| Other crime | 48 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -35% |
| Possession of weapons | 44 | 2.1 | 1.0 | +19% |
| Bicycle theft | 28 | 1.3 | 0.8 | -3% |
| Robbery | 28 | 1.3 | 1.4 | +12% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields; the highest is Castle, Leicester (443.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Wycliffe (68.6).
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Harlaxton Street” (103).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Harlaxton Street | 103 |
| On or near Supermarket | 97 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 78 |
| On or near A5460 | 73 |
| On or near Gaddesby Avenue | 66 |
| On or near Cort Crescent | 56 |
| On or near Wynthorpe Rise | 49 |
| On or near New Fields Avenue | 47 |
| On or near Pollard Road | 46 |
| On or near Walpole Court | 45 |
Of the 2,195 crimes in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 403 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 762 | 34.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 747 | 34.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 279 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 85 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 85 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 76 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 74 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 50 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields has an estimated population of 21,333 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (39%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%) and more households without a car (33%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 38.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 45.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields a safe place to live?
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields recorded 121.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 796th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,029 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (403).
Is crime in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields going up or down?
Recorded crime in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields was down 13% on the year before: 2,598 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,996 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields?
About 21,333 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields?
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields 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.