Crime in Eyres Monsell: statistics, rates and trends
1,675 crimes were recorded in Eyres Monsell in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Eyres Monsell
- Questions about crime in Eyres Monsell
- About this data
1,675 crimes were recorded in Eyres Monsell in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 730 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Eyres Monsell has the 621st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Eyres Monsell | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,675 | 47,587 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.1 | 122.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,581 | 388,348 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Eyres Monsell was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,853 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,675). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 1,675 | 133.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,825 | 145.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,814 | 144.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,802 | 143.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,707 | 135.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,853 | 147.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,710 | 135.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,818 | 144.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,701 | 135.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 160 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Eyres Monsell 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, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+16%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-40%) and public order (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 730 | 58.0 | 1.69 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 218 | 17.3 | 1.13 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 205 | 16.3 | 2.40 | +16% |
| Public order | 141 | 11.2 | 1.69 | -25% |
| Other crime | 76 | 6.0 | 2.86 | -21% |
| Other theft | 62 | 4.9 | 0.77 | -21% |
| Drugs | 60 | 4.8 | 1.46 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 4.3 | 0.52 | -40% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 3.4 | 0.69 | -25% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.3 | 0.92 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 1.4 | 0.80 | +70% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 0.98 | -33% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.9 | 0.65 | -15% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.48 | -64% |
Violence and sexual offences in Eyres Monsell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eyres Monsell recorded 730 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (58.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 43.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Eyres Monsell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eyres Monsell recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Eyres Monsell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eyres Monsell recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Eyres Monsell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eyres Monsell recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Eyres Monsell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eyres Monsell recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Eyres Monsell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eyres Monsell recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Eyres Monsell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eyres Monsell recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Eyres Monsell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eyres Monsell recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Eyres Monsell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eyres Monsell recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Eyres Monsell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eyres Monsell recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Eyres Monsell
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Eyres Monsell recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Eyres Monsell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eyres Monsell recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Eyres Monsell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Eyres Monsell recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Eyres Monsell
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Eyres Monsell recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Eyres Monsell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Eyres Monsell.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eyres Monsell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylestone | 1,379 | 106.1 | -20% |
| Saffron | 2,132 | 169.4 | +27% |
| Knighton | 1,379 | 74.9 | -44% |
| Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields | 2,604 | 122.1 | -8% |
| Westcotes | 2,423 | 135.5 | +2% |
| Castle | 11,722 | 442.3 | +232% |
| Stoneygate | 2,386 | 101.4 | -24% |
| Spinney Hills | 628 | 50.8 | -62% |
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 Eyres Monsell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Silsden Rise | 184 |
| On or near Supermarket | 113 |
| On or near Sturdee Road | 68 |
| On or near Pen Close | 47 |
| On or near Ibsley Way | 46 |
| On or near Royston Close | 39 |
| On or near Swinford Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Sturdee Green | 35 |
| On or near Wensley Rise | 31 |
| On or near Eamont Close | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eyres Monsell 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 553 | 33.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 394 | 23.5% |
| Not recorded | 218 | 13.0% |
| Under investigation | 170 | 10.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 98 | 5.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 73 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 25 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.7% |
Eyres Monsell has an estimated population of 12,581. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eyres Monsell sits in decile 1.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Eyres Monsell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.5% |
| Social rented homes | 41.6% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 56.6% |
Is Eyres Monsell a safe place to live?
Eyres Monsell recorded 133.1 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 Eyres Monsell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 730 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (218).
Is crime in Eyres Monsell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eyres Monsell was down 8% on the year before: 1,675 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,825 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Eyres Monsell?
Eyres Monsell 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 Eyres Monsell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.