Crime in Blaby and Whetstone: statistics, rates and trends
956 crimes were recorded in Blaby and Whetstone in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Blaby and Whetstone at a glance
- Crime trends in Blaby and Whetstone
- Types of crime in Blaby and Whetstone
- Blaby and Whetstone compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Blaby and Whetstone
- Streets with the most crime in Blaby and Whetstone
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blaby and Whetstone
- Population and deprivation in Blaby and Whetstone
- Questions about crime in Blaby and Whetstone
- About this data
956 crimes were recorded in Blaby and Whetstone in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 379 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Blaby and Whetstone has the 925th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Blaby and Whetstone | Blaby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 956 | 7,528 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.9 | 69.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,436 | 108,165 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Blaby and Whetstone was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,147 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (927). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 956 | 61.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,008 | 65.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 935 | 60.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 945 | 61.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 950 | 61.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 927 | 60.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 948 | 61.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,147 | 74.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,033 | 66.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 93 |
| April 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 93 |
| February 2026 | 69 |
| January 2026 | 72 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 75 |
| August 2025 | 120 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Blaby and Whetstone 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 violence and sexual offences (+10%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-71%) and other crime (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 379 | 24.6 | 0.72 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 197 | 12.8 | 0.83 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 5.8 | 0.86 | +10% |
| Public order | 80 | 5.2 | 0.78 | -13% |
| Other theft | 58 | 3.8 | 0.59 | -8% |
| Burglary | 50 | 3.2 | 0.92 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 2.0 | 0.41 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 1.9 | 0.23 | -71% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.0 | 0.46 | -32% |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.7 | 0.22 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.40 | +50% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 0.29 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.16 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Blaby and Whetstone
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Blaby and Whetstone recorded 379 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 39.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Blaby and Whetstone
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Blaby and Whetstone recorded 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 20.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Blaby and Whetstone
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Blaby and Whetstone recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Blaby and Whetstone
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Blaby and Whetstone recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Blaby and Whetstone
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Blaby and Whetstone recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Blaby and Whetstone
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Blaby and Whetstone recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Blaby and Whetstone
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Blaby and Whetstone recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Blaby and Whetstone
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Blaby and Whetstone recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Blaby and Whetstone
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Blaby and Whetstone recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Blaby and Whetstone
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Blaby and Whetstone recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Blaby and Whetstone
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Blaby and Whetstone recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Blaby and Whetstone
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Blaby and Whetstone recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Blaby and Whetstone
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Blaby and Whetstone recorded 2 reports 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Blaby and Whetstone
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Blaby and Whetstone recorded 2 reports 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 60% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Blaby and Whetstone, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Blaby and Whetstone.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blaby and Whetstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countesthorpe | 340 | 43.0 | -31% |
| Enderby and Narborough | 1,856 | 154.6 | +150% |
| Wigston | 2,539 | 66.9 | +8% |
| Broughton Astley | 344 | 33.8 | -45% |
| Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe | 702 | 54.9 | -11% |
| Oadby | 1,302 | 51.1 | -17% |
| Leicester | 49,048 | 115.7 | +87% |
| Fleckney | 294 | 53.9 | -13% |
2 areas within Blaby and Whetstone, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Blaby had the highest rate (73.7 per 1,000) and North Whetstone the lowest (48.9). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaby | Neighbourhood | 7,435 | 548 | 73.7 |
| North Whetstone | Neighbourhood | 5,444 | 266 | 48.9 |
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 Blaby and Whetstone over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 64 |
| On or near Parking Area | 54 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 48 |
| On or near Stretton Court | 40 |
| On or near Henson Close | 33 |
| On or near The Close | 26 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Enderby Road | 23 |
| On or near Hospital Lane | 20 |
| On or near High Street | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Blaby and Whetstone 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 | 266 | 27.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 234 | 24.5% |
| Not recorded | 197 | 20.6% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 9.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 39 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
Blaby and Whetstone has an estimated population of 15,436. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Blaby and Whetstone sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Blaby and Whetstone |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.3% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Blaby and Whetstone a safe place to live?
Blaby and Whetstone recorded 61.9 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 Blaby and Whetstone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 379 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (197).
Is crime in Blaby and Whetstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blaby and Whetstone was down 5% on the year before: 956 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,008 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Blaby and Whetstone?
Blaby and Whetstone 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 Blaby and Whetstone. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.