Crime in Eyres Monsell: statistics, rates and trends
1,668 crimes were recorded in Eyres Monsell in the 12 months to August 2026, 132.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Eyres Monsell at a glance
- Crime trends in Eyres Monsell
- Types of crime in Eyres Monsell
- Eyres Monsell compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Eyres Monsell
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eyres Monsell
- Demographics of Eyres Monsell
- Questions about crime in Eyres Monsell
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (727), anti-social behaviour (209) and criminal damage and arson (205) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 629th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Eyres Monsell | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,668 | 47,488 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.6 | 122.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 12,581 | 388,348 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Eyres Monsell of any year here (1,668 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,668 | 132.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,816 | 144.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,818 | 144.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,801 | 143.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,721 | 136.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,833 | 145.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,690 | 134.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,877 | 149.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,686 | 134.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 153 |
| July 2026 | 167 |
| June 2026 | 146 |
| May 2026 | 161 |
| April 2026 | 130 |
| March 2026 | 147 |
| February 2026 | 112 |
| January 2026 | 122 |
| December 2025 | 107 |
| November 2025 | 135 |
| October 2025 | 147 |
| September 2025 | 141 |
Compared with England and Wales, Eyres Monsell recorded notably more other crime (2.7 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.4 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (69% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (47% below) and vehicle crime (31% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 173 to 205, while shoplifting fell from 87 to 56 and other crime fell from 104 to 71.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 727 | 57.8 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 209 | 16.6 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 205 | 16.3 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Public order | 139 | 11.0 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Other crime | 71 | 5.6 | 2.1 | -32% |
| Drugs | 68 | 5.4 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Other theft | 58 | 4.6 | 6.4 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 4.5 | 8.5 | -36% |
| Burglary | 43 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 3.4 | 5.0 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Eyres Monsell; the highest is Castle, Leicester (443.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Spinney Hills (49.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eyres Monsell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylestone | 1,346 | 103.5 | -22% |
| Saffron | 2,074 | 164.8 | +24% |
| Knighton | 1,360 | 73.8 | -44% |
| Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields | 2,598 | 121.8 | -8% |
| Westcotes | 2,405 | 134.5 | +1% |
| Castle | 11,764 | 443.9 | +235% |
| Stoneygate | 2,443 | 103.8 | -22% |
| Spinney Hills | 616 | 49.8 | -62% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Eyres Monsell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Silsden Rise” (168).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Silsden Rise | 168 |
| On or near Supermarket | 121 |
| On or near Sturdee Road | 71 |
| On or near Ibsley Way | 49 |
| On or near Pen Close | 45 |
| On or near Royston Close | 41 |
| On or near Swinford Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Sturdee Green | 37 |
| On or near Packhorse Road | 32 |
| On or near Wensley Rise | 32 |
Of the 1,459 crimes in Eyres Monsell with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 209 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 559 | 38.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 379 | 26.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 174 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 93 | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 70 | 4.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 44 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 27 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Eyres Monsell has an estimated population of 12,581 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (42%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (18%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eyres Monsell average decile 1.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Eyres Monsell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 41.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 56.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Eyres Monsell a safe place to live?
Eyres Monsell recorded 132.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 629th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Eyres Monsell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 727 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (209).
Is crime in Eyres Monsell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eyres Monsell was down 8% on the year before: 1,668 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,816 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Eyres Monsell?
About 12,581 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Eyres Monsell?
Eyres Monsell 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.