Crime in Castle, Leicester: statistics, rates and trends
11,764 crimes were recorded in Castle, Leicester in the 12 months to August 2026, 443.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Castle, Leicester at a glance
- Crime trends in Castle, Leicester
- Types of crime in Castle, Leicester
- Castle, Leicester compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Castle, Leicester
- What happened after crimes were reported in Castle, Leicester
- Demographics of Castle, Leicester
- Questions about crime in Castle, Leicester
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (3,415), shoplifting (1,652) and public order (1,593) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 26th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Castle, Leicester | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 11,764 | 47,488 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 443.9 | 122.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 26,503 | 388,348 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Castle, Leicester peaked in the year to August 2022 (11,982 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (7,836). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 11,764 | 443.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 11,960 | 451.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 10,915 | 411.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 11,029 | 416.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 11,982 | 452.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 7,836 | 295.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 8,860 | 334.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 11,435 | 431.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 11,732 | 442.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 1,035 |
| July 2026 | 1,048 |
| June 2026 | 1,002 |
| May 2026 | 953 |
| April 2026 | 956 |
| March 2026 | 1,054 |
| February 2026 | 931 |
| January 2026 | 1,041 |
| December 2025 | 966 |
| November 2025 | 932 |
| October 2025 | 952 |
| September 2025 | 894 |
Compared with England and Wales, Castle, Leicester recorded notably more bicycle theft (10.3 times the national rate), public order (9.0 times the national rate) and shoplifting (7.4 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 406 to 573, while vehicle crime fell from 740 to 405 and bicycle theft fell from 335 to 225.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,415 | 128.9 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 1,652 | 62.3 | 8.5 | +4% |
| Public order | 1,593 | 60.1 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,369 | 51.7 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Other theft | 933 | 35.2 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 635 | 24.0 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Drugs | 573 | 21.6 | 3.3 | +41% |
| Vehicle crime | 405 | 15.3 | 5.0 | -45% |
| Burglary | 310 | 11.7 | 3.6 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 225 | 8.5 | 0.8 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 208 | 7.8 | 1.7 | -19% |
| Robbery | 185 | 7.0 | 1.4 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 145 | 5.5 | 1.0 | +8% |
| Other crime | 116 | 4.4 | 2.1 | -9% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Castle, Leicester has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castle, Leicester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate | 2,443 | 103.8 | -77% |
| Westcotes | 2,405 | 134.5 | -70% |
| Wycliffe | 1,112 | 68.6 | -85% |
| Saffron | 2,074 | 164.8 | -63% |
| Spinney Hills | 616 | 49.8 | -89% |
| Fosse | 2,447 | 141.9 | -68% |
| Knighton | 1,360 | 73.8 | -83% |
| North Evington | 1,451 | 60.1 | -86% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Castle, Leicester over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (1,055).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 1,055 |
| On or near Parking Area | 908 |
| On or near Hospital | 594 |
| On or near East Gates | 555 |
| On or near Nightclub | 538 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 304 |
| On or near Granby Street | 276 |
| On or near Fox Lane | 263 |
| On or near Causeway Lane | 245 |
| On or near Granby Place | 198 |
Of the 10,395 crimes in Castle, Leicester with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 10% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,369 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 4,522 | 43.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,292 | 22.0% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1,049 | 10.1% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 894 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 539 | 5.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 524 | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 197 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 121 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 94 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 87 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 58 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Castle, Leicester has an estimated population of 26,503 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (52.3%, against 7.9%), more private renting (61%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (8.8%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Castle, Leicester average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Castle, Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 41.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 8.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 4.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 52.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 56.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 21.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 60.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Castle, Leicester a safe place to live?
Castle, Leicester recorded 443.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 26th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and public order.
What is the most common crime in Castle, Leicester?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 3,415 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (1,652).
Is crime in Castle, Leicester going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle, Leicester was down 2% on the year before: 11,764 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 11,960 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Castle, Leicester?
About 26,503 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 3.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Castle, Leicester?
Castle, Leicester 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.