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Crime in New Parks

New Parks had 434 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 194.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 37 Leicester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 49% above the middle Leicester area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

LE3, Leicester · within 0.6 miles of the middle of New Parks

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194.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 37Leicester rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common217 in 3 months

Month by month

124 Mar 105 Apr 153 May 141 Jun 145 Jul 148 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence21750%
criminal damage5112%
public order4210%
anti-social behaviour307%
theft225%
vehicle crime153%
burglary143%
other crime113%

New Parks against Leicester

TypeNew Parks per 1,000Middle Leicester areaChange
Violence97.450.1▲ 49%
Burglary6.33.6▼ 7%
Vehicle crime6.75.5▼ 40%
Anti-social behaviour13.517.4▼ 21%
Theft and robbery13.511.1▼ 6%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bradgate Heights310.8▲ 4%
New Parks194.8▲ 14%
Dane Hills156.4▲ 13%
Newfoundpool152.2▲ 14%
Western Park137.3▲ 30%
Kirby Frith131.1▲ 4%
Glenfield91.8▲ 2%
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 New Parks a safe area?

New Parks had about 194.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 37 Leicester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in New Parks?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (217), followed by criminal damage (51) and public order (42).