Crime in Humberstone & Hamilton: statistics, rates and trends
1,558 crimes were recorded in Humberstone & Hamilton in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Humberstone & Hamilton
- Questions about crime in Humberstone & Hamilton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (608), anti-social behaviour (219) and criminal damage and arson (199) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,020th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Humberstone & Hamilton | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,558 | 47,488 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.1 | 122.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 20,747 | 388,348 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Humberstone & Hamilton peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,994 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,497). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,558 | 75.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,674 | 80.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,666 | 80.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,704 | 82.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,994 | 96.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,592 | 76.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,622 | 78.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,690 | 81.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,497 | 72.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 130 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Humberstone & Hamilton recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (42% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (60% below) and other theft (55% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 43 to 71 and drugs rose from 46 to 56, while other theft fell from 86 to 60 and burglary fell from 53 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 608 | 29.3 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 219 | 10.6 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 199 | 9.6 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Public order | 154 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 81 | 3.9 | 5.0 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 3.4 | 8.5 | +65% |
| Other theft | 60 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -30% |
| Drugs | 56 | 2.7 | 3.3 | +22% |
| Burglary | 39 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.2 | 2.1 | -22% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Humberstone & Hamilton; the highest is Thurncourt (86.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Spinney Hills (49.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Humberstone & Hamilton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurncourt | 1,025 | 86.1 | +15% |
| Troon | 1,452 | 84.9 | +13% |
| Evington | 1,442 | 78.8 | +5% |
| North Evington | 1,451 | 60.1 | -20% |
| Rushey Mead | 1,205 | 66.6 | -11% |
| Spinney Hills | 616 | 49.8 | -34% |
| Belgrave | 1,502 | 74.6 | -1% |
| Wycliffe | 1,112 | 68.6 | -9% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Humberstone & Hamilton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (157).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 157 |
| On or near Moat Court | 120 |
| On or near Hospital | 37 |
| On or near Upper Hall Green | 34 |
| On or near Brocklesby Way | 26 |
| On or near Abbots Road South | 25 |
| On or near Sundial Road | 25 |
| On or near Abelia Close | 24 |
| On or near Keyham Lane West | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
Of the 1,339 crimes in Humberstone & Hamilton with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 219 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 505 | 37.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 482 | 36.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 117 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 47 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Humberstone & Hamilton has an estimated population of 20,747 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (11%, against 19%), fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%) and more children (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Humberstone & Hamilton average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Humberstone & Hamilton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Humberstone & Hamilton a safe place to live?
Humberstone & Hamilton recorded 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,020th 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.
What is the most common crime in Humberstone & Hamilton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 608 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (219).
Is crime in Humberstone & Hamilton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Humberstone & Hamilton was down 7% on the year before: 1,558 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,674 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Humberstone & Hamilton?
About 20,747 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Humberstone & Hamilton?
Humberstone & Hamilton 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.