Crime Rates in LE1
Crime statistics for LE1 from official Police UK data. See total crimes, category breakdown, and how LE1 compares.
How safe is Leicester City Centre (LE1)?
LE1 encompasses Leicester city centre, including the Cultural Quarter and historic Cathedral area where Richard III was reinterred. A diverse, multicultural city with two universities and affordable property relative to neighbouring cities.
Is Leicester City Centre (LE1) a safe area to live?
LE1 encompasses Leicester city centre, including the Cultural Quarter and historic Cathedral area where Richard III was reinterred. A diverse, multicultural city with two universities and affordable property relative to neighbouring cities. For the latest recorded crime figures, use the checker above — it shows Police.uk data street by street for LE1.
How do I check crime rates for a specific street in LE1?
Enter a full LE1 postcode into the checker above to see crimes recorded within about a mile over the last 12 months, taken directly from Police.uk.
LE1 at a glance
Around 1,546 crimes were recorded near LE1 (2026-05), most commonly violent crime (506).
- Recorded crimes
- 1,546
- Violent Crime
- 506
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 193
- Public Order
- 192
- Shoplifting
- 163
- Criminal Damage Arson
- 118
Approximate, for the LE1 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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