Crime in Humberstone & Hamilton: statistics, rates and trends
1,575 crimes were recorded in Humberstone & Hamilton in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Humberstone & Hamilton at a glance
- Crime trends in Humberstone & Hamilton
- Types of crime in Humberstone & Hamilton
- Humberstone & Hamilton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Humberstone & Hamilton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Humberstone & Hamilton
- Population and deprivation in Humberstone & Hamilton
- Questions about crime in Humberstone & Hamilton
- About this data
1,575 crimes were recorded in Humberstone & Hamilton in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 605 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Humberstone & Hamilton has the 1,991st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Humberstone & Hamilton | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,575 | 47,587 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.9 | 122.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 20,747 | 388,348 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Humberstone & Hamilton was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,963 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,454). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 1,575 | 75.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,670 | 80.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,670 | 80.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,709 | 82.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,963 | 94.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,605 | 77.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,651 | 79.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,655 | 79.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,454 | 70.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 119 |
| June 2026 | 158 |
| May 2026 | 152 |
| April 2026 | 133 |
| March 2026 | 139 |
| February 2026 | 119 |
| January 2026 | 146 |
| December 2025 | 98 |
| November 2025 | 103 |
| October 2025 | 125 |
| September 2025 | 136 |
| August 2025 | 147 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Humberstone & Hamilton 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 criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+64%) and drugs (+13%). The largest falls were in other crime (-44%) and other theft (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 605 | 29.2 | 0.85 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 251 | 12.1 | 0.79 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 190 | 9.2 | 1.35 | +4% |
| Public order | 153 | 7.4 | 1.11 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 80 | 3.9 | 0.78 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 3.5 | 0.42 | +64% |
| Other theft | 56 | 2.7 | 0.42 | -38% |
| Drugs | 53 | 2.6 | 0.78 | +13% |
| Burglary | 42 | 2.0 | 0.57 | -16% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.1 | 0.50 | -44% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.0 | 1.17 | +100% |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.6 | 0.46 | +30% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.5 | 0.55 | -35% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.3 | 0.20 | -36% |
Violence and sexual offences in Humberstone & Hamilton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Humberstone & Hamilton recorded 605 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 38.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Humberstone & Hamilton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Humberstone & Hamilton recorded 251 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Humberstone & Hamilton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Humberstone & Hamilton recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Humberstone & Hamilton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Humberstone & Hamilton recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Humberstone & Hamilton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Humberstone & Hamilton recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Humberstone & Hamilton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Humberstone & Hamilton recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Humberstone & Hamilton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Humberstone & Hamilton recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Humberstone & Hamilton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Humberstone & Hamilton recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Humberstone & Hamilton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Humberstone & Hamilton recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Humberstone & Hamilton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Humberstone & Hamilton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Humberstone & Hamilton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Humberstone & Hamilton recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Humberstone & Hamilton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Humberstone & Hamilton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Humberstone & Hamilton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Humberstone & Hamilton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Humberstone & Hamilton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Humberstone & Hamilton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Humberstone & Hamilton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Humberstone & Hamilton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Humberstone & Hamilton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurncourt | 1,027 | 86.3 | +14% |
| Troon | 1,494 | 87.4 | +15% |
| Evington | 1,411 | 77.1 | +2% |
| North Evington | 1,437 | 59.5 | -22% |
| Rushey Mead | 1,162 | 64.2 | -15% |
| Spinney Hills | 628 | 50.8 | -33% |
| Belgrave | 1,517 | 75.3 | -1% |
| Wycliffe | 1,113 | 68.6 | -10% |
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 Humberstone & Hamilton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 166 |
| On or near Moat Court | 125 |
| On or near Hospital | 41 |
| On or near Upper Hall Green | 34 |
| On or near Rosebarn Way | 25 |
| On or near Brocklesby Way | 24 |
| On or near Abelia Close | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Netherhall Road | 22 |
| On or near Abbots Road South | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Humberstone & Hamilton 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 | 497 | 31.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 476 | 30.2% |
| Not recorded | 251 | 15.9% |
| Under investigation | 119 | 7.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 49 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.6% |
Humberstone & Hamilton has an estimated population of 20,747. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Humberstone & Hamilton sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Humberstone & Hamilton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.2% |
| Social rented homes | 18.3% |
| Private rented homes | 23.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
Is Humberstone & Hamilton a safe place to live?
Humberstone & Hamilton recorded 75.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Humberstone & Hamilton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 605 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (251).
Is crime in Humberstone & Hamilton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Humberstone & Hamilton was down 6% on the year before: 1,575 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,670 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Humberstone & Hamilton?
Humberstone & Hamilton 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 Humberstone & Hamilton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.