Crime in Birstall: statistics, rates and trends
798 crimes were recorded in Birstall in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Birstall at a glance
- Crime trends in Birstall
- Types of crime in Birstall
- Birstall compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Birstall
- Streets with the most crime in Birstall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Birstall
- Population and deprivation in Birstall
- Questions about crime in Birstall
- About this data
798 crimes were recorded in Birstall in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 257 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Birstall has the 1,091st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Birstall | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 798 | 15,116 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.9 | 80.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,817 | 188,385 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Birstall was highest in the year to July 2025 (887 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (617). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 798 | 53.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 887 | 59.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 701 | 47.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 822 | 55.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 617 | 41.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 649 | 43.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 745 | 50.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 756 | 51.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 813 | 54.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 75 |
| June 2026 | 70 |
| May 2026 | 95 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Birstall 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 criminal damage and arson (+57%) and other theft (+24%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-42%) and burglary (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 257 | 17.3 | 0.51 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 124 | 8.4 | 0.55 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 88 | 5.9 | 0.88 | +57% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 4.9 | 0.99 | -42% |
| Public order | 68 | 4.6 | 0.69 | -13% |
| Other theft | 52 | 3.5 | 0.55 | +24% |
| Burglary | 43 | 2.9 | 0.82 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 2.5 | 0.30 | -14% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.3 | 0.39 | -5% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.2 | 0.58 | -14% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.7 | 0.55 | +450% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 0.49 | +75% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Birstall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Birstall recorded 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 32.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Birstall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Birstall recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Birstall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Birstall recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Birstall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Birstall recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Birstall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Birstall recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Birstall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Birstall recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Birstall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Birstall recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Birstall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Birstall recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Birstall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Birstall recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Birstall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Birstall recorded 18 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 down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Birstall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Birstall recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 450% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Birstall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Birstall recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Birstall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Birstall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Birstall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Birstall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Birstall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Birstall.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Birstall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurmaston | 848 | 84.5 | +57% |
| Syston | 930 | 69.4 | +29% |
| Anstey | 494 | 63.0 | +17% |
| Mountsorrel | 842 | 58.6 | +9% |
| Leicester | 49,048 | 115.7 | +115% |
| Sileby | 654 | 72.1 | +34% |
| Groby | 295 | 43.0 | -20% |
| Quorndon | 307 | 54.0 | +0% |
2 areas within Birstall, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Birstall East & Wanlip had the highest rate (63.7 per 1,000) and Birstall West the lowest (45.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall East & Wanlip | Neighbourhood | 6,831 | 435 | 63.7 |
| Birstall West | Neighbourhood | 7,986 | 363 | 45.5 |
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 Birstall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Field Leys Way | 55 |
| On or near Parking Area | 54 |
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Wanlip Lane | 34 |
| On or near Blenheim Road | 34 |
| On or near Birstall Meadow Road | 24 |
| On or near Malling Close | 16 |
| On or near East Road | 15 |
| On or near Lambourne Road | 15 |
| On or near Myrtle Avenue | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Birstall 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 | 289 | 36.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 230 | 28.8% |
| Not recorded | 124 | 15.5% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
Birstall has an estimated population of 14,817. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Birstall sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Birstall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.8% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Birstall a safe place to live?
Birstall recorded 53.9 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 Birstall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (124).
Is crime in Birstall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Birstall was down 10% on the year before: 798 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 887 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Birstall?
Birstall 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 Birstall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.