Crime in North Evington: statistics, rates and trends
1,451 crimes were recorded in North Evington in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of North Evington
- Questions about crime in North Evington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (601), anti-social behaviour (255) and public order (125) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,615th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | North Evington | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,451 | 47,488 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.1 | 122.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 24,161 | 388,348 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in North Evington peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,863 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,350). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,451 | 60.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,350 | 55.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,543 | 63.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,863 | 77.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,749 | 72.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,563 | 64.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,658 | 68.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,629 | 67.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,641 | 67.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 139 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (86% below) and vehicle crime (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 64 to 97 and burglary rose from 38 to 52, while drugs fell from 82 to 34 and vehicle crime fell from 69 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 601 | 24.9 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 255 | 10.6 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Public order | 125 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 122 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Other theft | 97 | 4.0 | 6.4 | +52% |
| Burglary | 52 | 2.2 | 3.6 | +37% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 2.1 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Drugs | 34 | 1.4 | 3.3 | -59% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 1.2 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.1 | 2.1 | -10% |
| Robbery | 21 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than North Evington; the highest is Castle, Leicester (443.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Spinney Hills (49.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Evington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wycliffe | 1,112 | 68.6 | +14% |
| Spinney Hills | 616 | 49.8 | -17% |
| Stoneygate | 2,443 | 103.8 | +73% |
| Belgrave | 1,502 | 74.6 | +24% |
| Troon | 1,452 | 84.9 | +41% |
| Evington | 1,442 | 78.8 | +31% |
| Rushey Mead | 1,205 | 66.6 | +11% |
| Castle | 11,764 | 443.9 | +639% |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in North Evington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Quorn Road” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Quorn Road | 49 |
| On or near Litelmede | 44 |
| On or near Cordelia Close | 37 |
| On or near Beatty Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Exton Road | 35 |
| On or near Lombardy Rise | 35 |
| On or near Overton Road | 32 |
| On or near Depot Close | 28 |
| On or near Halstead Street | 28 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 27 |
Of the 1,196 crimes in North Evington with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 255 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 442 | 37.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 433 | 36.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 44 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 20 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
North Evington has an estimated population of 24,161 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (42%, against 18%), more households without a car (40%, against 23%) and more private renting (33%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up North Evington average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | North Evington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 41.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 39.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is North Evington a safe place to live?
North Evington recorded 60.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,615th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in North Evington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 601 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (255).
Is crime in North Evington going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Evington was up 7% on the year before: 1,451 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,350 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of North Evington?
About 24,161 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers North Evington?
North Evington 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.