Crime in Evington: statistics, rates and trends
1,442 crimes were recorded in Evington in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (554), anti-social behaviour (185) and criminal damage and arson (155) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,888th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Evington | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,442 | 47,488 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.8 | 122.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 18,309 | 388,348 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Evington of any year here (1,442 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,442 | 78.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,704 | 93.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,877 | 102.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,753 | 95.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,898 | 103.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,755 | 95.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,746 | 95.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,754 | 95.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,581 | 86.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 147 |
| July 2026 | 121 |
| June 2026 | 129 |
| May 2026 | 138 |
| April 2026 | 107 |
| March 2026 | 116 |
| February 2026 | 111 |
| January 2026 | 109 |
| December 2025 | 115 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 139 |
| September 2025 | 108 |
Compared with England and Wales, Evington recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (26% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (57% below) and shoplifting (47% below). On the year before, drugs fell from 58 to 26 and vehicle crime fell from 110 to 77.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 554 | 30.3 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 185 | 10.1 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 155 | 8.5 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Public order | 130 | 7.1 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 82 | 4.5 | 8.5 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 4.2 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Other theft | 76 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -22% |
| Burglary | 74 | 4.0 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Drugs | 26 | 1.4 | 3.3 | -55% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Evington; the highest is Castle, Leicester (443.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Spinney Hills (49.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Evington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurncourt | 1,025 | 86.1 | +9% |
| Spinney Hills | 616 | 49.8 | -37% |
| North Evington | 1,451 | 60.1 | -24% |
| Stoneygate | 2,443 | 103.8 | +32% |
| Humberstone & Hamilton | 1,558 | 75.1 | -5% |
| Wycliffe | 1,112 | 68.6 | -13% |
| Troon | 1,452 | 84.9 | +8% |
| Castle | 11,764 | 443.9 | +464% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Evington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (110).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 110 |
| On or near Parking Area | 57 |
| On or near Thurnview Road | 56 |
| On or near Harwin Road | 54 |
| On or near Ambassador Road | 45 |
| On or near Radley Road | 44 |
| On or near Cropthorne Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Allinson Close | 34 |
| On or near Saltersford Road | 33 |
| On or near Chorley Wood Road | 27 |
Of the 1,257 crimes in Evington with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 185 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 503 | 40.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 434 | 34.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 121 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 32 | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Evington has an estimated population of 18,309 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%) and more social housing (21%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Evington average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Evington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Evington a safe place to live?
Evington recorded 78.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,888th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Evington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 554 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (185).
Is crime in Evington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Evington was down 15% on the year before: 1,442 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,704 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Evington?
About 18,309 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Evington?
Evington 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.