Crime in Wycliffe: statistics, rates and trends
1,112 crimes were recorded in Wycliffe in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (425), public order (139) and anti-social behaviour (129) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,290th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wycliffe | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,112 | 47,488 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.6 | 122.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 16,219 | 388,348 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Wycliffe of any year here (1,112 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,112 | 68.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,276 | 78.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,259 | 77.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,292 | 79.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,384 | 85.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,490 | 91.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,342 | 82.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,355 | 83.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,471 | 90.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 120 |
| July 2026 | 105 |
| June 2026 | 110 |
| May 2026 | 91 |
| April 2026 | 92 |
| March 2026 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 91 |
| January 2026 | 90 |
| December 2025 | 87 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wycliffe recorded notably more public order (29% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (58% below) and anti-social behaviour (48% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 107 to 72 and other theft fell from 86 to 62.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 425 | 26.2 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Public order | 139 | 8.6 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 129 | 8.0 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 92 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 4.4 | 8.5 | -33% |
| Other theft | 62 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 59 | 3.6 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Drugs | 44 | 2.7 | 3.3 | -8% |
| Burglary | 24 | 1.5 | 3.6 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wycliffe; the highest is Castle, Leicester (443.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Spinney Hills (49.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wycliffe |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Evington | 1,451 | 60.1 | -12% |
| Spinney Hills | 616 | 49.8 | -27% |
| Stoneygate | 2,443 | 103.8 | +51% |
| Castle | 11,764 | 443.9 | +547% |
| Belgrave | 1,502 | 74.6 | +9% |
| Rushey Mead | 1,205 | 66.6 | -3% |
| Fosse | 2,447 | 141.9 | +107% |
| Westcotes | 2,405 | 134.5 | +96% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Wycliffe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (68).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 68 |
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 44 |
| On or near Pluto Close | 38 |
| On or near Kashmir Road | 35 |
| On or near Arnold Street | 29 |
| On or near East Park Road | 24 |
| On or near Jupiter Close | 24 |
| On or near Shelbourne Street | 22 |
| On or near Barnard Close | 21 |
Of the 983 crimes in Wycliffe with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 129 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 405 | 41.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 316 | 32.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 44 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Wycliffe has an estimated population of 16,219 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (41%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (38%, against 18%) and more households without a car (42%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wycliffe average decile 1.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Wycliffe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 38.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 40.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 54.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Wycliffe a safe place to live?
Wycliffe recorded 68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,290th 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 Wycliffe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 425 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (139).
Is crime in Wycliffe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wycliffe was down 13% on the year before: 1,112 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,276 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wycliffe?
About 16,219 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wycliffe?
Wycliffe 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.