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Crime in Birstall

Birstall had 1,146 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 92.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 23 Charnwood areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 27% above the middle Charnwood area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

LE4, Charnwood · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Birstall

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92.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 23Charnwood rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common437 in 3 months

Month by month

321 Mar 363 Apr 388 May 399 Jun 384 Jul 363 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Birstall. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence43738%
anti-social behaviour17715%
public order1079%
criminal damage1049%
shoplifting807%
vehicle crime656%
theft605%
burglary383%

Birstall against Charnwood

TypeBirstall per 1,000Middle Charnwood areaChange
Violence35.325.6▲ 17%
Burglary3.13.1▼ 10%
Vehicle crime5.24.2▼ 26%
Anti-social behaviour14.311.2▲ 7%
Theft and robbery7.25.5▼ 3%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Mowmacre Hill137.9▲ 10%
Ashton Green114.7▼ 6%
Broadnook107▼ 6%
Wanlip93.5▲ 1%
Birstall92.4▲ 7%
Thurmaston75.1▼ 1%
Rushey Mead75▲ 2%
See every Charnwood area ranked on the crime in Charnwood page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Birstall a safe area?

Birstall had about 92.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 23 Charnwood areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Birstall?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (437), followed by anti-social behaviour (177) and public order (107).