Leicester
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Leicester safe?
Crime in Leicester is higher than the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Leicester has 9.4 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Leicester is about typical among the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9.3 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 9.9 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 11.0 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 11.2 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 10.8 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 17953 53%
- Public order 5268 16%
- Criminal damage and arson 4401 13%
- Other theft 3408 10%
- Shoplifting 2746 8%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Leicester has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Leicester has little history of flooding. 1% of the city has a more serious history.
- Little flooding 94%
- Some flooding 5%
- More flooding 1%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
- Tornado Up to less than 3% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in Leicester.
LeicesterNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake 4 recent tremors nearby; largest magnitude 5.3.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Leicester?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Leicester is currently Medium.
How does crime in Leicester compare with England?
Crime in Leicester is higher than the England rate. Leicester has 9.4 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Leicester is safe?
No. These figures are for Leicester as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Leicester?
This Leicester page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report