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Crime in West End

West End had 1,515 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 177.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 37 Leicester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 36% above the middle Leicester area. Crime was up 12% on the three months before.

LE3, Leicester · within 0.6 miles of the middle of West End

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177.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 37Leicester rank1st is the highest rate
+12%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common531 in 3 months

Month by month

478 Mar 392 Apr 486 May 492 Jun 507 Jul 516 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence53135%
anti-social behaviour24016%
public order1248%
criminal damage1238%
theft1107%
drugs846%
vehicle crime775%
shoplifting755%

West End against Leicester

TypeWest End per 1,000Middle Leicester areaChange
Violence62.350.1▲ 10%
Burglary5.33.6▲ 15%
Vehicle crime95.5▲ 15%
Anti-social behaviour28.217.4▲ 33%
Theft and robbery20.911.1▲ 13%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Black Friars578.3▲ 6%
Bede Island248.9▲ 8%
West End177.9▲ 12%
Dane Hills156.4▲ 13%
Newfoundpool152.2▲ 14%
Westcotes147.9▲ 19%
Western Park137.3▲ 30%
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 West End a safe area?

West End had about 177.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 37 Leicester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West End?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (531), followed by anti-social behaviour (240) and public order (124).