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.
Which types of crime are most reported in LE1?
The checker above breaks LE1 down by offence category — burglary, violence, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and the rest — so you can see which offences actually drive the total rather than judging the area on one headline number.
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 1,690 crimes were recorded near LE1 (2026-07), most commonly violent crime (509).
- Recorded crimes
- 1,690
- Violent Crime
- 509
- Shoplifting
- 233
- Public Order
- 223
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 208
- Criminal Damage Arson
- 109
Approximate, for the LE1 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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