Crime in Leicester

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What's the level of crime in my area of Leicester?

Leicester is a city that is enriched in history, with the perfect blend of the past and the present. And as the biggest in the East Midlands, it’s no surprise that it is a hub for people moving and setting up shop here. But whether you’ve lived here your whole life or you’re looking to make it your home, it’s important you stay up-to-date on the levels of crime in Leicester. Crime can affect your life wherever you live in Leicester, whether it’s Westcotes or Glebelands, Thurncourt or West Knighton, but thanks to the SimpliSafe Crime in the UK tool, all you need is a postcode to check crime levels. Our data comes direct from the police to help keep you informed and protected as much as possible.

How Leicester crime stats compared nationally last year

UK CITIES	TOTAL	BURGLARIES	BICYCLE THEFT	OTHER THEFT	ARSON & VANDALISM	ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
london	32,815	1,273	824	22,470	1,246	7,002
belfast	6,271	322	231	975	1,137	3,606
nottingham	6,217	457	236	1,559	937	3,028
bristol	7,323	695	753	1,672	1,389	2,814
cardiff	5,928	655	736	1,154	1,308	2,075
derby	5,155	491	206	1,080	910	2,468
birmingham	6,416	850	277	2,691	1,180	1,418
leicester	5,227	635	452	1,833	1,150	1,157
sheffield	4,862	650	233	1,410	814	1,755
leeds	5,130	782	505	1,980	932	931
coventry	3,795	677	265	1,193	807	853
liverpool	4,338	437	199	1,593	880	1,229
newcastle	8,107	417	351	1,583	1,190	4,566
manchester	201	3	15	155	28	0

Statistics provided by police.uk. The information and statistics displayed are for informational purposes only and may be subject to change. Crime data for cities in Scotland is not included.