Crime in Fosse: statistics, rates and trends
2,454 crimes were recorded in Fosse in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
2,454 crimes were recorded in Fosse in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 915 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fosse has the 507th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fosse | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,454 | 47,587 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.3 | 122.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 17,250 | 388,348 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fosse was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,767 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (2,281). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 2,454 | 142.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,493 | 144.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,654 | 153.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,767 | 160.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,670 | 154.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,380 | 138.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,281 | 132.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,372 | 137.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,483 | 143.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 249 |
| June 2026 | 214 |
| May 2026 | 254 |
| April 2026 | 194 |
| March 2026 | 205 |
| February 2026 | 177 |
| January 2026 | 158 |
| December 2025 | 166 |
| November 2025 | 204 |
| October 2025 | 216 |
| September 2025 | 164 |
| August 2025 | 253 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fosse 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 (+21%) and robbery (+19%). The largest falls were in other crime (-35%) and vehicle crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 915 | 53.0 | 1.55 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 294 | 17.0 | 1.11 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 255 | 14.8 | 2.18 | +21% |
| Public order | 217 | 12.6 | 1.89 | -15% |
| Other theft | 181 | 10.5 | 1.64 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 153 | 8.9 | 1.07 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 122 | 7.1 | 1.44 | -27% |
| Drugs | 94 | 5.4 | 1.67 | -2% |
| Burglary | 86 | 5.0 | 1.41 | -20% |
| Robbery | 38 | 2.2 | 1.63 | +19% |
| Other crime | 37 | 2.1 | 1.02 | -35% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 1.4 | 1.76 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.3 | 1.31 | -19% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 0.9 | 0.51 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fosse
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fosse recorded 915 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 37.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fosse
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fosse recorded 294 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fosse
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fosse recorded 255 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fosse
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fosse recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fosse
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fosse recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fosse
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fosse recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fosse
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fosse recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fosse
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fosse recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fosse
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fosse recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fosse
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fosse recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fosse
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fosse recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fosse
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fosse recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fosse
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fosse recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fosse
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fosse recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fosse, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fosse.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fosse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westcotes | 2,423 | 135.5 | -5% |
| Western | 2,443 | 117.9 | -17% |
| Abbey | 2,815 | 121.4 | -15% |
| Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields | 2,604 | 122.1 | -14% |
| Castle | 11,722 | 442.3 | +211% |
| Wycliffe | 1,113 | 68.6 | -52% |
| Belgrave | 1,517 | 75.3 | -47% |
| Beaumont Leys | 2,811 | 126.1 | -11% |
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 Fosse over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 124 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 119 |
| On or near Devonshire Road | 117 |
| On or near Tudor Road | 105 |
| On or near Fosse Road Central | 81 |
| On or near Empire Road | 67 |
| On or near Balfour Street | 66 |
| On or near Wolsey Street | 65 |
| On or near Ingle Street | 64 |
| On or near Flora Street | 61 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fosse 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 | 841 | 34.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 694 | 28.3% |
| Not recorded | 294 | 12.0% |
| Under investigation | 257 | 10.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 90 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 80 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 55 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 46 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 25 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.5% |
Fosse has an estimated population of 17,250. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fosse sits in decile 2.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fosse |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 34.2% |
| Social rented homes | 16.5% |
| Private rented homes | 49.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.9% |
Is Fosse a safe place to live?
Fosse recorded 142.3 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 Fosse?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 915 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (294).
Is crime in Fosse going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fosse was down 2% on the year before: 2,454 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,493 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fosse?
Fosse 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 Fosse. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.