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Crime in Humberstone

Humberstone had 338 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 95.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 27th of 37 Leicester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 27% below the middle Leicester area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

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

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95.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
27 of 37Leicester rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common140 in 3 months

Month by month

108 Mar 113 Apr 109 May 119 Jun 99 Jul 120 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence14041%
criminal damage4012%
public order3811%
anti-social behaviour3410%
shoplifting247%
theft165%
drugs124%
vehicle crime124%

Humberstone against Leicester

TypeHumberstone per 1,000Middle Leicester areaChange
Violence39.650.1▲ 10%
Burglary2.33.6–
Vehicle crime3.45.5▼ 45%
Anti-social behaviour9.617.4▲ 26%
Theft and robbery7.111.1▼ 22%

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%
Nether Hall125.2▲ 12%
Humberstone95.5▲ 2%
Northfields82.9▲ 22%
Hamilton74.6▼ 19%
North Evington70.7▲ 14%
Crown Hills57.3▲ 8%
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 Humberstone a safe area?

Humberstone had about 95.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 27 of 37 Leicester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Humberstone?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (140), followed by criminal damage (40) and public order (38).