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Crime in Westcotes

Westcotes had 1,068 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 147.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 37 Leicester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 13% above the middle Leicester area. Crime was up 19% on the three months before.

LE3, Leicester · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Westcotes

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147.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 37Leicester rank1st is the highest rate
+19%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common385 in 3 months

Month by month

282 Mar 290 Apr 325 May 345 Jun 363 Jul 360 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence38536%
anti-social behaviour19218%
public order848%
criminal damage828%
theft757%
vehicle crime555%
shoplifting545%
drugs464%

Westcotes against Leicester

TypeWestcotes per 1,000Middle Leicester areaChange
Violence53.350.1▲ 20%
Burglary4.33.6▲ 7%
Vehicle crime7.65.5▲ 25%
Anti-social behaviour26.617.4▲ 36%
Theft and robbery15.911.1▲ 32%

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%
Westcotes147.9▲ 19%
Western Park137.3▲ 30%
Braunstone134.5▲ 13%
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 Westcotes a safe area?

Westcotes had about 147.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 37 Leicester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Westcotes?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (385), followed by anti-social behaviour (192) and public order (84).