Braunstone is the safest small towns in Leicestershire, and is the safest overall out of Leicestershire's 230 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Braunstone in 2021 was 0.46 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares similarly to Leicestershire's overall crime rate, coming in 16822% lower than the Leicestershire rate of 78 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Braunstone is among the top 10 safest small town, and the 103rd safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
The most common crime in Braunstone is other theft, with 4 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 0.23. This is 75% higher than 2020's figure of 1 offence and a difference of 0.17 from 2020's crime rate of 0.06. Braunstone's least common crime is burglary, with 1 offence recorded in 2021.
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17846% lower, regional crime rate
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16517% lower, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Braunstone is 17846% lower than the East Midlands and 16517% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
Incidents mapped in Braunstone represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.46 | 8 |
| 2020 | 0.23 | 4 |
| 2019 | 0.75 | 13 |
| 2018 | 0.40 | 7 |
| 2017 | 0.57 | 10 |
| 2016 | 0.69 | 12 |
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| Braunstone | Leicestershire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1 | 0.06 | 9,410 | 8.87 | 14683% safer |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.06 | 3,352 | 3.16 | 5167% safer |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.06 | 2,902 | 2.74 | 4467% safer |
| Other Crime | 1 | 0.06 | 2,033 | 1.92 | 3100% safer |
| Other Theft | 4 | 0.23 | 6,722 | 6.34 | 2657% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.06 | 746 | 0.70 | 1067% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braunstone | 8 | 0.46 | - |
| Thurmaston | 25 | 2.44 | 81% more dangerous |
| Glenfields | 47 | 4.41 | 90% more dangerous |
| Leicester Forest East | 97 | 12.91 | 96% more dangerous |
| Narborough | 311 | 35.85 | 99% more dangerous |
| Birstall | 566 | 41.04 | 99% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Vitruvius Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near M1 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Other theft | On or near Vitruvius Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Burglary | On or near M1 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Other theft | On or near M1 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2021 | Possession of weapons | On or near Vitruvius Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| May 2021 | Drugs | On or near Vitruvius Way | Local resolution |
| April 2021 | Other theft | On or near M1 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2021 | Other theft | On or near M1 | Local resolution |
| January 2021 | Other crime | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| November 2020 | Vehicle crime | On or near Vitruvius Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2020 | Vehicle crime | On or near M1 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| September 2020 | Vehicle crime | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2020 | Other theft | On or near M1 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2019 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Vitruvius Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2019 | Burglary | On or near Vitruvius Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| September 2019 | Other theft | On or near Vitruvius Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2019 | Public order | On or near Vitruvius Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2019 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near M1 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2019 | Vehicle crime | On or near M1 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | - | 0.06 | 0.11 | 0.06 | No change |
| Burglary | 0.29 | 0.17 | - | 0.06 | Safer |
| Other Theft | - | 0.11 | 0.06 | 0.23 | Getting worse |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | 0.06 | No change |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Braunstone | 0.46 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 99% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 99% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 99% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 99% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 100% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 100% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 100% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 100% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 100% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 100% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braunstone Town | 690 | 69 | Second |
| Thorpe Astley | 562 | 75 | First |
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