Crime in North Evington: statistics, rates and trends
1,437 crimes were recorded in North Evington in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in North Evington at a glance
- Crime trends in North Evington
- Types of crime in North Evington
- North Evington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in North Evington
- What happened after crimes were reported in North Evington
- Population and deprivation in North Evington
- Questions about crime in North Evington
- About this data
1,437 crimes were recorded in North Evington in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 597 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, North Evington has the 2,619th highest crime rate.
| Measure | North Evington | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,437 | 47,587 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.5 | 122.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 24,161 | 388,348 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in North Evington was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,923 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,352). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 1,437 | 59.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,352 | 56.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,547 | 64.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,923 | 79.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,685 | 69.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,601 | 66.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,668 | 69.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,587 | 65.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,676 | 69.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 144 |
| June 2026 | 131 |
| May 2026 | 126 |
| April 2026 | 114 |
| March 2026 | 121 |
| February 2026 | 104 |
| January 2026 | 117 |
| December 2025 | 104 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 157 |
| September 2025 | 105 |
| August 2025 | 125 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in North Evington 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. The largest increases were in burglary (+49%) and other theft (+40%). The largest falls were in drugs (-59%) and vehicle crime (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 597 | 24.7 | 0.72 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 259 | 10.7 | 0.70 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 120 | 5.0 | 0.73 | +25% |
| Public order | 115 | 4.8 | 0.72 | -15% |
| Other theft | 91 | 3.8 | 0.59 | +40% |
| Burglary | 55 | 2.3 | 0.64 | +49% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 2.1 | 0.43 | -34% |
| Drugs | 33 | 1.4 | 0.42 | -59% |
| Other crime | 28 | 1.2 | 0.55 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 1.1 | 0.13 | +0% |
| Robbery | 20 | 0.8 | 0.61 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 0.7 | 0.85 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.5 | 0.51 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.5 | 0.29 | +140% |
Violence and sexual offences in North Evington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. North Evington recorded 597 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 41.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in North Evington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. North Evington recorded 259 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in North Evington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. North Evington recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in North Evington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. North Evington recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in North Evington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. North Evington recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in North Evington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. North Evington recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in North Evington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. North Evington recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in North Evington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. North Evington recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in North Evington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. North Evington recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in North Evington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. North Evington recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in North Evington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. North Evington recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in North Evington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. North Evington recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in North Evington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. North Evington recorded 12 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 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in North Evington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. North Evington recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to North Evington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to North Evington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Evington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wycliffe | 1,113 | 68.6 | +15% |
| Spinney Hills | 628 | 50.8 | -15% |
| Stoneygate | 2,386 | 101.4 | +70% |
| Belgrave | 1,517 | 75.3 | +27% |
| Troon | 1,494 | 87.4 | +47% |
| Evington | 1,411 | 77.1 | +30% |
| Rushey Mead | 1,162 | 64.2 | +8% |
| Castle | 11,722 | 442.3 | +644% |
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 North Evington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Quorn Road | 44 |
| On or near Litelmede | 40 |
| On or near Cordelia Close | 38 |
| On or near Overton Road | 35 |
| On or near Beatty Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Exton Road | 34 |
| On or near Lombardy Rise | 34 |
| On or near Nottingham Road | 28 |
| On or near Halstead Street | 27 |
| On or near Martival | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in North Evington 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 | 445 | 31.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 427 | 29.7% |
| Not recorded | 259 | 18.0% |
| Under investigation | 130 | 9.0% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 2.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.9% |
North Evington has an estimated population of 24,161. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in North Evington sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | North Evington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.1% |
| Social rented homes | 21.6% |
| Private rented homes | 32.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
Is North Evington a safe place to live?
North Evington recorded 59.5 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 North Evington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 597 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (259).
Is crime in North Evington going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Evington was up 6% on the year before: 1,437 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,352 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers North Evington?
North Evington 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 North Evington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.