Crime in Sileby & Seagrave: statistics, rates and trends
654 crimes were recorded in Sileby & Seagrave in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sileby & Seagrave at a glance
- Crime trends in Sileby & Seagrave
- Types of crime in Sileby & Seagrave
- Sileby & Seagrave compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sileby & Seagrave
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sileby & Seagrave
- Population and deprivation in Sileby & Seagrave
- Questions about crime in Sileby & Seagrave
- About this data
654 crimes were recorded in Sileby & Seagrave in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 242 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sileby & Seagrave has the 2,136th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sileby & Seagrave | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 654 | 15,116 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.1 | 80.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,068 | 188,385 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sileby & Seagrave was highest in the year to July 2019 (725 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (612). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 654 | 72.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 661 | 72.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 640 | 70.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 723 | 79.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 642 | 70.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 674 | 74.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 657 | 72.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 725 | 80.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 612 | 67.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 56 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
| August 2025 | 70 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sileby & Seagrave 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 criminal damage and arson (+59%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-22%) and other theft (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 242 | 26.7 | 0.78 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 127 | 14.0 | 0.91 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 9.8 | 1.45 | +59% |
| Public order | 63 | 6.9 | 1.05 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 3.3 | 0.40 | +100% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -19% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.5 | 1.20 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.3 | 0.47 | -22% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.9 | 0.53 | +13% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.2 | 0.37 | +175% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.24 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sileby & Seagrave
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sileby & Seagrave recorded 242 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 37.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sileby & Seagrave
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sileby & Seagrave recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 19.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sileby & Seagrave
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sileby & Seagrave recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sileby & Seagrave
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sileby & Seagrave recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sileby & Seagrave
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sileby & Seagrave recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sileby & Seagrave
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sileby & Seagrave recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sileby & Seagrave
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sileby & Seagrave recorded 23 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 up 44% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sileby & Seagrave
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sileby & Seagrave recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sileby & Seagrave
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sileby & Seagrave recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sileby & Seagrave
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sileby & Seagrave recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sileby & Seagrave
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sileby & Seagrave recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sileby & Seagrave
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sileby & Seagrave recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sileby & Seagrave
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sileby & Seagrave recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sileby & Seagrave, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sileby & Seagrave.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sileby & Seagrave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountsorrel | 416 | 58.2 | -19% |
| Barrow upon Soar | 493 | 65.6 | -9% |
| Rothley Brook | 388 | 46.5 | -36% |
| Wreake Valley | 601 | 63.8 | -12% |
| Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle | 448 | 59.7 | -17% |
| Syston | 709 | 60.4 | -16% |
| Birstall West | 363 | 45.5 | -37% |
| Birstall East & Wanlip | 435 | 63.7 | -12% |
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 Sileby & Seagrave over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Jubilee Avenue | 54 |
| On or near Cygnet Close | 46 |
| On or near Wellbrook Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Swan Street | 28 |
| On or near Seagrave Road | 24 |
| On or near Pochin Way | 21 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Taylor Drive | 18 |
| On or near Butler Way | 17 |
| On or near Bray Close | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sileby & Seagrave 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 | 188 | 28.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 188 | 28.7% |
| Not recorded | 127 | 19.4% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 7.5% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 4.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
Sileby & Seagrave has an estimated population of 9,068. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sileby & Seagrave sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sileby & Seagrave |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.4% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
Is Sileby & Seagrave a safe place to live?
Sileby & Seagrave recorded 72.1 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 Sileby & Seagrave?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 242 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (127).
Is crime in Sileby & Seagrave going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sileby & Seagrave was down 1% on the year before: 654 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 661 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sileby & Seagrave?
Sileby & Seagrave 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 Sileby & Seagrave. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.