Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe recorded a crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents in February 2026, placing it 46.9% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This figure, the lowest recorded for the area in recent months, reflects a combination of seasonal factors and the built-up nature of the locality. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.5% of all crimes, the highest proportion of any category, though they remain 40% below the UK average. Public order offences and anti-social behaviour followed, contributing 16.7% and 14.3% respectively. The winter season, with its reduced outdoor activity and pre-spring lull, likely contributes to the overall low crime rate, though the persistence of violent crime suggests underlying social dynamics that may require targeted interventions. The area’s property crime rate is significantly lower than the UK average — with shoplifting, criminal damage, and drugs-related offences all falling below the national benchmark by margins exceeding 50%. These patterns align with the characteristics of a built-up area where community policing and local initiatives may play a role in maintaining relative safety, though the concentration of violent crime warrants further analysis in the context of local demographics and socioeconomic conditions.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in public order offences, which rose 250% from two incidents to seven. This spike, though still below the UK average (0.4 per 1,000), suggests a potential link to seasonal transitions as the area moved from winter to spring. Concurrently, vehicle crime surged 400% — a jump from one to five incidents — possibly reflecting increased traffic or changing patterns of vehicle usage. By contrast, shoplifting plummeted 85.7%, from seven to one, and criminal damage and arson fell 66.7%, aligning with the UK-wide trend of lower property crime during colder months. Violence and sexual offences also declined by 37%, though they remain the most common category at 40.5% of total crimes. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal and local factors, with public order and vehicle crime standing out as areas requiring closer attention.

February 2026 saw a 20.7% decline in the area’s crime rate, dropping from 4.3 to 3.4 per 1,000 residents. This continues a downward trend observed in recent months, though seasonal factors may play a role. With 42 crimes reported over 28 days, the daily average stood at roughly two crimes per day — a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s overall safety profile. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 296 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. The population context further highlights this: with 12,435 residents, the area’s crime statistics suggest a community where most residents are unlikely to encounter crime during their daily routines. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where the rate is more than double, though the comparison section deliberately avoids drawing conclusions about the area’s broader security landscape.