Crime in Blaby and Whetstone: statistics, rates and trends
925 crimes were recorded in Blaby and Whetstone in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Blaby and Whetstone
- Questions about crime in Blaby and Whetstone
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (348), anti-social behaviour (199) and criminal damage and arson (89) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 958th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Blaby and Whetstone | Blaby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 925 | 7,573 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.9 | 70.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,436 | 108,165 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Blaby and Whetstone peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,140 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (907). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 925 | 59.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,042 | 67.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 932 | 60.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 947 | 61.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 959 | 62.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 951 | 61.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 907 | 58.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,140 | 73.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,063 | 68.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 89 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (77% below) and vehicle crime (60% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 99 to 30 and vehicle crime fell from 41 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 348 | 22.5 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 199 | 12.9 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 5.8 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Public order | 76 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Other theft | 58 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Burglary | 52 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 2.0 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 1.9 | 8.5 | -70% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Blaby and Whetstone; the highest is Enderby and Narborough (157.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Broughton Astley (33.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blaby and Whetstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countesthorpe | 352 | 44.5 | -26% |
| Enderby and Narborough | 1,895 | 157.9 | +163% |
| Wigston | 2,556 | 67.3 | +12% |
| Broughton Astley | 344 | 33.8 | -44% |
| Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe | 710 | 55.5 | -7% |
| Oadby | 1,340 | 52.6 | -12% |
| Leicester | 49,035 | 115.6 | +93% |
| Fleckney | 308 | 56.5 | -6% |
Of the 2 areas within Blaby and Whetstone, Blaby had the highest crime rate (71.4 per 1,000) and North Whetstone the lowest (48.5).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaby | Neighbourhood | 7,435 | 531 | 71.4 |
| North Whetstone | Neighbourhood | 5,444 | 264 | 48.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Blaby and Whetstone over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Parking Area | 50 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 47 |
| On or near Henson Close | 35 |
| On or near Stretton Court | 32 |
| On or near The Close | 26 |
| On or near Enderby Road | 24 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Hospital Lane | 19 |
| On or near High Street | 18 |
Of the 726 crimes in Blaby and Whetstone with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 199 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 271 | 37.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 220 | 30.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 93 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 5.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 17 | 2.3% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Blaby and Whetstone has an estimated population of 15,436 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blaby and Whetstone average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Blaby and Whetstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Blaby and Whetstone a safe place to live?
Blaby and Whetstone recorded 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 958th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Blaby and Whetstone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 348 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (199).
Is crime in Blaby and Whetstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blaby and Whetstone was down 11% on the year before: 925 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,042 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blaby and Whetstone?
About 15,436 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blaby and Whetstone?
Blaby and Whetstone 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.