Crime in Stoneygate: statistics, rates and trends
2,443 crimes were recorded in Stoneygate in the 12 months to August 2026, 103.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stoneygate at a glance
- Crime trends in Stoneygate
- Types of crime in Stoneygate
- Stoneygate compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stoneygate
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stoneygate
- Demographics of Stoneygate
- Questions about crime in Stoneygate
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (891), anti-social behaviour (374) and public order (217) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,148th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Stoneygate | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,443 | 47,488 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.8 | 122.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 23,542 | 388,348 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Stoneygate of any year here (2,443 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,443 | 103.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,431 | 103.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,308 | 98.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,123 | 90.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,893 | 80.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,750 | 74.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,094 | 88.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,880 | 79.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,778 | 75.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 270 |
| July 2026 | 232 |
| June 2026 | 180 |
| May 2026 | 194 |
| April 2026 | 196 |
| March 2026 | 188 |
| February 2026 | 168 |
| January 2026 | 211 |
| December 2025 | 165 |
| November 2025 | 222 |
| October 2025 | 220 |
| September 2025 | 197 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stoneygate recorded notably more public order (38% above the national rate), and notably less other crime (42% below) and theft from the person (29% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 70 to 176 and theft from the person rose from 23 to 28, while other crime fell from 52 to 29 and bicycle theft fell from 37 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 891 | 37.8 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 374 | 15.9 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Public order | 217 | 9.2 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 198 | 8.4 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 176 | 7.5 | 8.5 | +151% |
| Other theft | 137 | 5.8 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 114 | 4.8 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Burglary | 102 | 4.3 | 3.6 | +17% |
| Drugs | 89 | 3.8 | 3.3 | -13% |
| Robbery | 39 | 1.7 | 1.4 | +3% |
| Other crime | 29 | 1.2 | 2.1 | -44% |
| Theft from the person | 28 | 1.2 | 1.7 | +22% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 1.0 | 0.8 | -35% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stoneygate; the highest is Castle, Leicester (443.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Spinney Hills (49.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stoneygate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinney Hills | 616 | 49.8 | -52% |
| Castle | 11,764 | 443.9 | +328% |
| Wycliffe | 1,112 | 68.6 | -34% |
| North Evington | 1,451 | 60.1 | -42% |
| Knighton | 1,360 | 73.8 | -29% |
| Evington | 1,442 | 78.8 | -24% |
| Saffron | 2,074 | 164.8 | +59% |
| Westcotes | 2,405 | 134.5 | +30% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Stoneygate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mill Hill Lane” (201).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mill Hill Lane | 201 |
| On or near Andover Street | 98 |
| On or near Nelson Street | 89 |
| On or near Lincoln Street | 73 |
| On or near Welland Street | 55 |
| On or near St James Road | 54 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 49 |
| On or near Highfield Street | 47 |
| On or near Supermarket | 44 |
| On or near Alexandra Road | 36 |
Of the 2,069 crimes in Stoneygate with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 374 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 842 | 40.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 641 | 31.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 187 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 126 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 80 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 68 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Stoneygate has an estimated population of 23,542 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (20.7%, against 7.9%), more private renting (42%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (5.8%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stoneygate average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Stoneygate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 20.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 44.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Stoneygate a safe place to live?
Stoneygate recorded 103.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,148th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Stoneygate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 891 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (374).
Is crime in Stoneygate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stoneygate was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,443 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,431 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stoneygate?
About 23,542 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stoneygate?
Stoneygate 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.