Crime in Saffron: statistics, rates and trends
2,132 crimes were recorded in Saffron in the 12 months to July 2026, 169.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
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2,132 crimes were recorded in Saffron in the 12 months to July 2026, 169.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 750 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Saffron has the 307th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Saffron | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,132 | 47,587 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 169.4 | 122.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,587 | 388,348 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Saffron was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,532 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,362). Over the whole period it rose 41%, 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 | 2,132 | 169.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,532 | 201.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,188 | 173.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,239 | 177.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,794 | 142.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,523 | 121.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,362 | 108.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,703 | 135.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,517 | 120.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 180 |
| June 2026 | 180 |
| May 2026 | 184 |
| April 2026 | 166 |
| March 2026 | 190 |
| February 2026 | 140 |
| January 2026 | 147 |
| December 2025 | 172 |
| November 2025 | 158 |
| October 2025 | 172 |
| September 2025 | 208 |
| August 2025 | 235 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Saffron 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 violence and sexual offences, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+10%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-61%) and burglary (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 750 | 59.6 | 1.74 | -1% |
| Public order | 268 | 21.3 | 3.20 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 267 | 21.2 | 3.13 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 169 | 13.4 | 1.62 | -61% |
| Drugs | 164 | 13.0 | 3.99 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 | 11.2 | 0.73 | -17% |
| Other theft | 126 | 10.0 | 1.57 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 85 | 6.8 | 1.37 | +10% |
| Bicycle theft | 47 | 3.7 | 4.54 | +2% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.3 | 0.92 | -32% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.5 | 1.20 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.6 | 1.64 | -29% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.9 | 0.65 | -15% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.9 | 0.52 | -39% |
Violence and sexual offences in Saffron
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Saffron recorded 750 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (59.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 35.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Saffron
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Saffron recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Saffron
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Saffron recorded 267 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Saffron
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Saffron recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Saffron
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Saffron recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Saffron
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Saffron recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Saffron
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Saffron recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Saffron
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Saffron recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Saffron
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Saffron recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Saffron
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Saffron recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Saffron
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Saffron recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Saffron
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Saffron recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Saffron
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Saffron recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Saffron
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Saffron recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Saffron, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Saffron.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Saffron |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylestone | 1,379 | 106.1 | -37% |
| Knighton | 1,379 | 74.9 | -56% |
| Castle | 11,722 | 442.3 | +161% |
| Westcotes | 2,423 | 135.5 | -20% |
| Eyres Monsell | 1,675 | 133.1 | -21% |
| Stoneygate | 2,386 | 101.4 | -40% |
| Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields | 2,604 | 122.1 | -28% |
| Spinney Hills | 628 | 50.8 | -70% |
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 Saffron over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Euston Street | 435 |
| On or near Putney Road West | 135 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 115 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 107 |
| On or near Pavilion Close | 61 |
| On or near Rydal Street | 54 |
| On or near Clifton Road | 52 |
| On or near Heathcott Road | 50 |
| On or near Boulder Lane | 48 |
| On or near Windermere Street | 48 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Saffron 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 | 630 | 29.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 564 | 26.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 235 | 11.0% |
| Under investigation | 193 | 9.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 166 | 7.8% |
| Not recorded | 141 | 6.6% |
| Local resolution | 88 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 2.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.7% |
Saffron has an estimated population of 12,587. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Saffron sits in decile 1.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Saffron |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 72.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 27.0% |
| Social rented homes | 38.4% |
| Private rented homes | 34.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 39.4% |
Is Saffron a safe place to live?
Saffron recorded 169.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Saffron?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 750 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (268).
Is crime in Saffron going up or down?
Recorded crime in Saffron was down 16% on the year before: 2,132 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,532 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Saffron?
Saffron 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 Saffron. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.