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Crime in Evington

Evington had 103 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 64.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 34th of 37 Leicester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 51% below the middle Leicester area. Crime was up 12% on the three months before.

LE5, Leicester · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Evington

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64.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
34 of 37Leicester rank1st is the highest rate
+12%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common36 in 3 months

Month by month

36 Mar 30 Apr 26 May 32 Jun 35 Jul 36 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Evington. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3635%
anti-social behaviour2726%
criminal damage1515%
public order88%
vehicle crime44%
burglary44%
other crime44%
theft33%

Evington against Leicester

TypeEvington per 1,000Middle Leicester areaChange
Violence22.450.1▼ 16%
Burglary2.53.6–
Vehicle crime2.55.5–
Anti-social behaviour16.817.4–
Theft and robbery1.911.1–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Thurnby Lodge128.2▲ 29%
South Knighton124.4▲ 23%
Stoneygate84▲ 12%
Evington64.2▲ 12%
Thurnby64.1▲ 16%
Crown Hills57.3▲ 8%
Bushby51.2▲ 22%
See every Leicester area ranked on the crime in Leicester page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Evington a safe area?

Evington had about 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 34 of 37 Leicester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Evington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (36), followed by anti-social behaviour (27) and criminal damage (15).