Crime in Thurncourt: statistics, rates and trends
1,027 crimes were recorded in Thurncourt in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Thurncourt at a glance
- Crime trends in Thurncourt
- Types of crime in Thurncourt
- Thurncourt compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Thurncourt
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thurncourt
- Population and deprivation in Thurncourt
- Questions about crime in Thurncourt
- About this data
1,027 crimes were recorded in Thurncourt in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 515 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Thurncourt has the 1,622nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Thurncourt | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,027 | 47,587 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.3 | 122.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,907 | 388,348 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Thurncourt was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,286 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (696). Over the whole period it rose 48%, 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 | 1,027 | 86.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,286 | 108.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,109 | 93.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,053 | 88.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,109 | 93.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 957 | 80.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 847 | 71.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 806 | 67.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 696 | 58.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 99 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 78 |
| February 2026 | 102 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| December 2025 | 81 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 88 |
| August 2025 | 84 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thurncourt 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, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+20%) and other theft (+16%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-70%) and shoplifting (-60%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 515 | 43.3 | 1.26 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 134 | 11.3 | 1.66 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 113 | 9.5 | 0.62 | -31% |
| Public order | 80 | 6.7 | 1.01 | -2% |
| Other theft | 44 | 3.7 | 0.58 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 2.7 | 0.55 | -70% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.2 | 0.62 | -32% |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.2 | 0.67 | -38% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.4 | 0.68 | -48% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.8 | 0.10 | -60% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 0.56 | +29% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.69 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.71 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 0.30 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Thurncourt
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thurncourt recorded 515 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 50.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Thurncourt
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thurncourt recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Thurncourt
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thurncourt recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Thurncourt
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thurncourt recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Thurncourt
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thurncourt recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Thurncourt
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thurncourt recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Thurncourt
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thurncourt recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Thurncourt
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thurncourt recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Thurncourt
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thurncourt recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Thurncourt
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thurncourt recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Thurncourt
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thurncourt recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Thurncourt
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thurncourt recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Thurncourt
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thurncourt recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Thurncourt
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Thurncourt recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Thurncourt, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thurncourt.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thurncourt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evington | 1,411 | 77.1 | -11% |
| Humberstone & Hamilton | 1,575 | 75.9 | -12% |
| North Evington | 1,437 | 59.5 | -31% |
| Troon | 1,494 | 87.4 | +1% |
| Spinney Hills | 628 | 50.8 | -41% |
| Stoneygate | 2,386 | 101.4 | +18% |
| Wycliffe | 1,113 | 68.6 | -20% |
| Rushey Mead | 1,162 | 64.2 | -26% |
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 Thurncourt over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ocean Road | 128 |
| On or near Willowbrook View | 61 |
| On or near Flamborough Road | 60 |
| On or near The Orchards | 52 |
| On or near Langholm Road | 46 |
| On or near Woodleigh Close | 41 |
| On or near Compass Road | 36 |
| On or near Tarbat Road | 28 |
| On or near Comrie Court | 26 |
| On or near Fredscott Close | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thurncourt 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 | 353 | 34.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 316 | 30.8% |
| Not recorded | 113 | 11.0% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 3.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
Thurncourt has an estimated population of 11,907. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thurncourt sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Thurncourt |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.1% |
| Social rented homes | 26.2% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.5% |
Is Thurncourt a safe place to live?
Thurncourt recorded 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Thurncourt?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 515 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (134).
Is crime in Thurncourt going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thurncourt was down 20% on the year before: 1,027 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,286 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Thurncourt?
Thurncourt 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 Thurncourt. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.