Crime in Castle, Leicester: statistics, rates and trends
11,722 crimes were recorded in Castle, Leicester in the 12 months to July 2026, 442.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Castle, Leicester
- Questions about crime in Castle, Leicester
- About this data
11,722 crimes were recorded in Castle, Leicester in the 12 months to July 2026, 442.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,412 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Castle, Leicester has the 26th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Castle, Leicester | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 11,722 | 47,587 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 442.3 | 122.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 26,503 | 388,348 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Castle, Leicester was highest in the year to July 2025 (11,896 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (7,674). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 11,722 | 442.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 11,896 | 448.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 10,929 | 412.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 11,152 | 420.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 11,749 | 443.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 7,674 | 289.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 9,127 | 344.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 11,555 | 436.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 11,648 | 439.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 993 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Castle, Leicester 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 violence and sexual offences, public order, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in drugs (+24%) and anti-social behaviour (+11%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-36%) and bicycle theft (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,412 | 128.7 | 3.76 | +2% |
| Public order | 1,609 | 60.7 | 9.14 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 1,570 | 59.2 | 7.15 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,377 | 52.0 | 3.39 | +11% |
| Other theft | 940 | 35.5 | 5.55 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 654 | 24.7 | 3.64 | +2% |
| Drugs | 525 | 19.8 | 6.06 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 453 | 17.1 | 3.47 | -36% |
| Burglary | 315 | 11.9 | 3.36 | -8% |
| Bicycle theft | 218 | 8.2 | 9.99 | -34% |
| Theft from the person | 209 | 7.9 | 4.67 | -20% |
| Robbery | 174 | 6.6 | 4.86 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 147 | 5.5 | 5.71 | +9% |
| Other crime | 119 | 4.5 | 2.13 | -10% |
Violence and sexual offences in Castle, Leicester
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Castle, Leicester recorded 3,412 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (128.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 29.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Castle, Leicester
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Castle, Leicester recorded 1,609 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (60.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Castle, Leicester
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Castle, Leicester recorded 1,570 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (59.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Castle, Leicester
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Castle, Leicester recorded 1,377 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Castle, Leicester
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Castle, Leicester recorded 940 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Castle, Leicester
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Castle, Leicester recorded 654 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Castle, Leicester
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Castle, Leicester recorded 525 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Castle, Leicester
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Castle, Leicester recorded 453 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Castle, Leicester
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Castle, Leicester recorded 315 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Castle, Leicester
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Castle, Leicester recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Castle, Leicester
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Castle, Leicester recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Castle, Leicester
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Castle, Leicester recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Castle, Leicester
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Castle, Leicester recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Castle, Leicester
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Castle, Leicester recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Castle, Leicester, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Castle, Leicester.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castle, Leicester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate | 2,386 | 101.4 | -77% |
| Westcotes | 2,423 | 135.5 | -69% |
| Wycliffe | 1,113 | 68.6 | -84% |
| Saffron | 2,132 | 169.4 | -62% |
| Spinney Hills | 628 | 50.8 | -89% |
| Fosse | 2,454 | 142.3 | -68% |
| Knighton | 1,379 | 74.9 | -83% |
| North Evington | 1,437 | 59.5 | -87% |
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 Castle, Leicester over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 1,007 |
| On or near Parking Area | 935 |
| On or near Hospital | 601 |
| On or near East Gates | 576 |
| On or near Nightclub | 528 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 283 |
| On or near Granby Street | 259 |
| On or near Fox Lane | 256 |
| On or near Causeway Lane | 225 |
| On or near Granby Place | 198 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Castle, Leicester 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 | 4,566 | 39.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,294 | 19.6% |
| Not recorded | 1,377 | 11.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1,011 | 8.6% |
| Under investigation | 886 | 7.6% |
| Local resolution | 513 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 509 | 4.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 190 | 1.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 120 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 93 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 83 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 57 | 0.5% |
Castle, Leicester has an estimated population of 26,503. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Castle, Leicester sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Castle, Leicester |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 87.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 21.3% |
| Social rented homes | 18.0% |
| Private rented homes | 60.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is Castle, Leicester a safe place to live?
Castle, Leicester recorded 442.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Castle, Leicester?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 3,412 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (1,609).
Is crime in Castle, Leicester going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle, Leicester was down 1% on the year before: 11,722 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 11,896 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Castle, Leicester?
Castle, Leicester 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 Castle, Leicester. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.