Crime in Fosse: statistics, rates and trends
2,447 crimes were recorded in Fosse in the 12 months to August 2026, 141.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (913), anti-social behaviour (290) and criminal damage and arson (265) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 515th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Fosse | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,447 | 47,488 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 141.9 | 122.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 17,250 | 388,348 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fosse peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,743 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (2,297). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,447 | 141.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,510 | 145.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,642 | 153.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,743 | 159.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,718 | 157.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,392 | 138.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,297 | 133.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,354 | 136.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,469 | 143.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 246 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fosse recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.3 times the national rate), public order (81% above the national rate) and bicycle theft (76% above the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 29 to 39 and criminal damage and arson rose from 209 to 265, while bicycle theft fell from 36 to 25 and vehicle crime fell from 165 to 124.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 913 | 52.9 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 290 | 16.8 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 265 | 15.4 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Public order | 208 | 12.1 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Other theft | 177 | 10.3 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 149 | 8.6 | 8.5 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 124 | 7.2 | 5.0 | -25% |
| Drugs | 97 | 5.6 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Burglary | 87 | 5.0 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Other crime | 40 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -25% |
| Robbery | 39 | 2.3 | 1.4 | +34% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 1.4 | 0.8 | -31% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fosse; the highest is Castle, Leicester (443.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Wycliffe (68.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fosse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westcotes | 2,405 | 134.5 | -5% |
| Western | 2,424 | 116.9 | -18% |
| Abbey | 2,783 | 120.0 | -15% |
| Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields | 2,598 | 121.8 | -14% |
| Castle | 11,764 | 443.9 | +213% |
| Wycliffe | 1,112 | 68.6 | -52% |
| Belgrave | 1,502 | 74.6 | -47% |
| Beaumont Leys | 2,813 | 126.2 | -11% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Fosse over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (123).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 123 |
| On or near Devonshire Road | 116 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 112 |
| On or near Tudor Road | 98 |
| On or near Fosse Road Central | 85 |
| On or near Wolsey Street | 68 |
| On or near Empire Road | 67 |
| On or near Flora Street | 63 |
| On or near Daneshill Road | 60 |
| On or near Balfour Street | 56 |
Of the 2,157 crimes in Fosse with a recorded outcome, 39% 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 290 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 841 | 39.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 691 | 32.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 254 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 97 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 74 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 41 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 26 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Fosse has an estimated population of 17,250 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (49%, against 20%), more households without a car (40%, against 23%) and more unemployed residents (5.7%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fosse average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Fosse | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 39.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 34.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 49.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Fosse a safe place to live?
Fosse recorded 141.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 515th 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 and public order.
What is the most common crime in Fosse?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 913 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (290).
Is crime in Fosse going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fosse was down 3% on the year before: 2,447 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,510 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fosse?
About 17,250 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fosse?
Fosse 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.