Crime in Westcotes: statistics, rates and trends
2,405 crimes were recorded in Westcotes in the 12 months to August 2026, 134.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Westcotes at a glance
- Crime trends in Westcotes
- Types of crime in Westcotes
- Westcotes compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Westcotes
- What happened after crimes were reported in Westcotes
- Demographics of Westcotes
- Questions about crime in Westcotes
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (778), anti-social behaviour (384) and public order (210) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 608th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Westcotes | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,405 | 47,488 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 134.5 | 122.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 17,876 | 388,348 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Westcotes of any year here (2,405 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,405 | 134.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,906 | 162.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,851 | 159.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,027 | 169.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,206 | 179.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,889 | 161.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,579 | 144.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,564 | 143.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,851 | 159.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 227 |
| July 2026 | 212 |
| June 2026 | 232 |
| May 2026 | 218 |
| April 2026 | 199 |
| March 2026 | 186 |
| February 2026 | 154 |
| January 2026 | 202 |
| December 2025 | 188 |
| November 2025 | 180 |
| October 2025 | 220 |
| September 2025 | 187 |
Compared with England and Wales, Westcotes recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.2 times the national rate), drugs (2.1 times the national rate) and public order (76% above the national rate). On the year before, bicycle theft fell from 90 to 33 and vehicle crime fell from 268 to 128.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 778 | 43.5 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 384 | 21.5 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Public order | 210 | 11.7 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 199 | 11.1 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 166 | 9.3 | 8.5 | +6% |
| Other theft | 158 | 8.8 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 128 | 7.2 | 5.0 | -52% |
| Drugs | 121 | 6.8 | 3.3 | -15% |
| Burglary | 92 | 5.1 | 3.6 | -50% |
| Other crime | 43 | 2.4 | 2.1 | -23% |
| Robbery | 39 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0% |
| Bicycle theft | 33 | 1.8 | 0.8 | -63% |
| Theft from the person | 32 | 1.8 | 1.7 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.2 | 1.0 | -42% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Westcotes; the highest is Castle, Leicester (443.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Wycliffe (68.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westcotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fosse | 2,447 | 141.9 | +5% |
| Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields | 2,598 | 121.8 | -9% |
| Castle | 11,764 | 443.9 | +230% |
| Saffron | 2,074 | 164.8 | +22% |
| Western | 2,424 | 116.9 | -13% |
| Wycliffe | 1,112 | 68.6 | -49% |
| Aylestone | 1,346 | 103.5 | -23% |
| Stoneygate | 2,443 | 103.8 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Westcotes over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (183).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 183 |
| On or near Western Boulevard | 132 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 110 |
| On or near Tarragon Road | 105 |
| On or near Westleigh Road | 102 |
| On or near Norman Street | 79 |
| On or near Sykefield Avenue | 64 |
| On or near Ruding Road | 52 |
| On or near Upperton Road | 52 |
| On or near Helmdon Road | 51 |
Of the 2,021 crimes in Westcotes with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 384 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 920 | 45.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 562 | 27.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 203 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 81 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 73 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 62 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 37 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Westcotes has an estimated population of 17,876 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (33.4%, against 7.9%), more private renting (63%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (7.8%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Westcotes average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Westcotes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 33.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 44.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 62.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Westcotes a safe place to live?
Westcotes recorded 134.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 608th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Westcotes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 778 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (384).
Is crime in Westcotes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westcotes was down 17% on the year before: 2,405 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,906 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Westcotes?
About 17,876 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Westcotes?
Westcotes 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.