Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a built-up area with 12,435 residents, Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe recorded 69 crimes in September 2025 — a rate of 5.6 per 1,000 people, 24.3% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figures translates to one reported crime for every 180 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that provides a clear sense of the scale of incidents in a localised context. The crime profile shows a dominance of violent and sexual offences (30.4% of total), followed by burglary (15.9%) and other theft (11.6%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a mixed residential and commercial zone, where retail premises and public spaces contribute to specific crime types. The seasonal context of September — marked by the return of students and the start of the academic year — may explain the prevalence of violent offences, as increased foot traffic and social interactions can heighten tensions in public areas. However, the significant disparity in burglary rates compared to the UK average (221% above) raises questions about localised factors, such as the density of properties or the effectiveness of community-based crime prevention efforts. Meanwhile, the drop in vehicle crime (75% below UK average) suggests that fewer vehicles are parked in residential areas during this time of year, potentially due to reduced summer tourism or seasonal changes in commuting patterns.

September witnessed sharp increases in shoplifting and burglary, with shoplifting rising by 200% (2 to 6 incidents) and burglary jumping 120% (5 to 11). These spikes contrast with declines in vehicle crime (-83.3%) and criminal damage and arson (-54.5%), likely influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity and the start of term. The area’s burglary rate (0.9 per 1,000) is 221% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), suggesting a localised concentration of property crime that warrants attention. Conversely, vehicle crime fell to 0.1 per 1,000 — 75% below the UK average — a trend consistent with fewer parked vehicles in residential areas during the month. For residents, the 200% surge in shoplifting highlights the need for heightened awareness in retail zones, particularly as university students return.

In September 2025, Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe recorded 69 crimes over 30 days, averaging 2 crimes per day. This translates to one reported crime for every 180 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents for local residents. Compared to the previous month, the crime rate fell by 13.7% to 5.6 per 1,000 — down from 6.4 per 1,000 in August. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as September typically sees a shift in activity with the start of the academic year and shorter evenings. However, the daily crime count remains a tangible measure for residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a built-up area with a population of 12,435. The monthly exposure metric, while low, underscores the importance of community vigilance in maintaining safety during transitional periods like September, when student populations begin to settle into routines.