Leicester Forest East is among the top 5 safest small towns in Leicestershire, and is the 26th safest overall out of Leicestershire's 230 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Leicester Forest East in 2021 was 13 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Leicestershire's overall crime rate, coming in 503% lower than the Leicestershire rate of 78 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Leicester Forest East is the 76th safest small town, and the 1,329th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In July 2021, Leicester Forest East was the worst small town in Leicestershire for theft from the person, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.27 per 1,000 inhabitants. September 2021 was also a bad month for Leicester Forest East residents, when it was Leicestershire's most dangerous small town for vehicle crime, recording 11 crimes at a rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents. Leicester Forest East recorded 11 reports of other theft during November 2019, making its crime rate of 1.5 the worst small town for other theft in Leicestershire that month.
The most common crime in Leicester Forest East is vehicle crime, with 41 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 5. This is 32% lower than 2020's figure of 54 offences and a difference of 1.72 from 2020's crime rate of 7. Leicester Forest East's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 1 offence recorded in 2021.
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Leicester Forest East is 539% lower than the East Midlands and 492% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Leicester Forest East 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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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 | 97 |
| 2020 | 16 | 118 |
| 2019 | 30 | 222 |
| 2018 | 33 | 245 |
| 2017 | 27 | 201 |
| 2016 | 18 | 136 |
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| Leicester Forest East | Leicestershire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 6 | 0.80 | 9,410 | 8.87 | 1009% safer |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.27 | 3,352 | 3.16 | 1070% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 11 | 1.46 | 8,991 | 8.48 | 481% safer |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.53 | 2,902 | 2.74 | 417% safer |
| Other Crime | 3 | 0.40 | 2,033 | 1.92 | 380% safer |
| Other Theft | 7 | 0.93 | 6,722 | 6.34 | 582% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.13 | 746 | 0.70 | 438% safer |
| Public Order | 11 | 1.46 | 11,244 | 10.60 | 626% safer |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.53 | 2,809 | 2.65 | 400% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 2 | 0.27 | 560 | 0.53 | 96% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 41 | 5.46 | 4,851 | 4.57 | 16% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 11 | 1.46 | 36,174 | 34.11 | 2236% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braunstone | 8 | 0.46 | 2707% safer |
| Thurmaston | 25 | 2.44 | 429% safer |
| Glenfields | 47 | 4.41 | 193% safer |
| Leicester Forest East | 97 | 12.91 | - |
| Narborough | 311 | 35.85 | 64% more dangerous |
| Birstall | 566 | 41.04 | 69% more dangerous |
| Whitwick | 364 | 42.32 | 69% more dangerous |
| Broughton Astley | 417 | 45.23 | 71% more dangerous |
| Burbage | 753 | 47.83 | 73% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Other theft | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Other theft | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Public order | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Possession of weapons | On or near Petrol Station | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| February 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Petrol Station | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| February 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| January 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| January 2022 | Public order | On or near Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| January 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1.2 | 0.53 | 1.2 | 0.80 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.5 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.93 | 0.53 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.27 | 0.67 | 0.13 | 0.40 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 14 | 11 | 2.1 | 0.93 | Safer |
| Public Order | 0.40 | 0.53 | 2.0 | 1.5 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.53 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | - | - | - | 0.27 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 13 | 12 | 7 | 5 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 1.3 | 1.7 | 0.93 | 1.5 | Getting worse |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester Forest East | 12.91 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 81% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 84% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 86% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 86% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 87% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 88% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 90% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 90% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 90% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 91% more dangerous |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Leicester Forest East change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in March, when Leicester Forest East saw a 200% increase in public order. Leicester Forest East saw a large fall in other theft during October, when it fell by 90% compared to October in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | - | - | - | -67% | +100% | +100% | - | - | - |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | - | - | - | - | +20% | -50% | -90% | - | - |
| Public Order | +200% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | - | +200% | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -43% | -90% | -25% | - | +50% | +88% | - | -9% | -86% | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | -50% | - | -67% | +200% |
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