Crime in Spinney Hills: statistics, rates and trends
628 crimes were recorded in Spinney Hills in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Spinney Hills at a glance
- Crime trends in Spinney Hills
- Types of crime in Spinney Hills
- Spinney Hills compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Spinney Hills
- What happened after crimes were reported in Spinney Hills
- Population and deprivation in Spinney Hills
- Questions about crime in Spinney Hills
- About this data
628 crimes were recorded in Spinney Hills in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 268 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Spinney Hills has the 2,999th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Spinney Hills | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 628 | 47,587 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.8 | 122.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,367 | 388,348 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Spinney Hills was highest in the year to July 2019 (762 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (626). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 628 | 50.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 716 | 57.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 673 | 54.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 725 | 58.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 626 | 50.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 684 | 55.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 741 | 59.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 762 | 61.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 673 | 54.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 71 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Spinney Hills 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 other theft (+14%) and criminal damage and arson (+11%). The largest falls were in burglary (-30%) and drugs (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 268 | 21.7 | 0.63 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 6.0 | 0.39 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 5.1 | 0.75 | +11% |
| Public order | 63 | 5.1 | 0.77 | -7% |
| Other theft | 48 | 3.9 | 0.61 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 3.3 | 0.67 | +8% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.6 | 0.49 | -29% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.3 | 0.37 | -30% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.2 | 0.57 | +15% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.36 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -78% |
Violence and sexual offences in Spinney Hills
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Spinney Hills recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 42.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Spinney Hills
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Spinney Hills recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Spinney Hills
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Spinney Hills recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Spinney Hills
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Spinney Hills recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Spinney Hills
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Spinney Hills recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Spinney Hills
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Spinney Hills recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Spinney Hills
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Spinney Hills recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Spinney Hills
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Spinney Hills recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Spinney Hills
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Spinney Hills recorded 15 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 up 15% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Spinney Hills
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Spinney Hills recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Spinney Hills
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Spinney Hills recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Spinney Hills
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Spinney Hills recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Spinney Hills
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Spinney Hills recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Spinney Hills
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Spinney Hills recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Spinney Hills, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Spinney Hills.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Spinney Hills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate | 2,386 | 101.4 | +100% |
| North Evington | 1,437 | 59.5 | +17% |
| Wycliffe | 1,113 | 68.6 | +35% |
| Castle | 11,722 | 442.3 | +771% |
| Evington | 1,411 | 77.1 | +52% |
| Belgrave | 1,517 | 75.3 | +48% |
| Knighton | 1,379 | 74.9 | +47% |
| Troon | 1,494 | 87.4 | +72% |
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 Spinney Hills over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Approach | 38 |
| On or near Abney Street | 29 |
| On or near Derwent Street | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Shipley Road | 27 |
| On or near Stanhope Street | 27 |
| On or near Dorothy Road | 25 |
| On or near Gopsall Street | 25 |
| On or near Rowsley Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Gwendolen Road | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Spinney Hills 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 | 228 | 36.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 180 | 28.7% |
| Not recorded | 74 | 11.8% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 10.0% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
Spinney Hills has an estimated population of 12,367. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Spinney Hills sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Spinney Hills |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.8% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% |
| Private rented homes | 32.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.7% |
Is Spinney Hills a safe place to live?
Spinney Hills recorded 50.8 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 Spinney Hills?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Spinney Hills going up or down?
Recorded crime in Spinney Hills was down 12% on the year before: 628 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 716 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Spinney Hills?
Spinney Hills 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 Spinney Hills. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.