Leicester Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Leicester during November 2023 reveals a high concentration of violent and public order offences compared to other urban areas. With a crime rate of 10.4 per 1,000 residents — 38.7% above the UK average of 7.5 — the city's criminal activity profile is distinct, marked by a 38.9% share of violent and sexual offences. This dominance of violent crime may reflect Leicester's role as a major urban centre with a diverse population and a mix of high-density residential areas, commercial hubs, and nightlife districts. Public order offences accounted for 10.0% of total crimes, a figure 108% above the UK average, potentially linked to seasonal events like Bonfire Night and the increased foot traffic associated with Black Friday shopping. Anti-social behaviour, at 8.9% of all crimes, showed a notable shift in its share compared to previous months, though it remains below the UK average for this category. The seasonal context of November — with its extended darkness and colder temperatures — likely exacerbates tensions in public spaces and influences patterns of alcohol-related incidents, though direct causality cannot be confirmed without further analysis. The absence of a significant rise in property crimes, which accounted for 35.2% of total incidents, contrasts with the sharp increase in violent crime, suggesting that community dynamics and policing strategies may be more impactful in shaping this particular aspect of Leicester's crime profile.

November 2023 saw a 19.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 300 to 358 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened tensions during the month's darker evenings and seasonal events. This upward trend contrasts with declines in other categories: possession of weapons fell by 30.2% (63 to 44), theft from the person dropped 26.9% (52 to 38), and vehicle crime decreased 22.2% (230 to 179). The city's violent crime profile remains starkly elevated, with violence and sexual offences at 4.1 per 1,000 residents — 58% above the UK average — a figure that may be partially explained by Leicester's status as a densely populated urban area with multiple cultural and economic hubs. Drug-related crime was 100% above the UK average, a statistic that could be connected to the city's role as a regional transport node and the associated illicit trade networks. Meanwhile, public order offences, at 1.1 per 1,000, represent a 108% increase over the UK average, reflecting the impact of Bonfire Night celebrations and the clustering of retail and entertainment venues in certain parts of the city.

Leicester's crime rate in November 2023 (10.4 per 1,000) marked a 6.6% decline from the previous month's rate of 11.1, a reduction that may be attributed to seasonal factors such as the winding down of holiday-related activities. On a daily basis, the city recorded approximately 135 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity within Leicester's population of 388,348 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 96 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the persistent nature of criminal activity in an urban setting. While this figure remains significantly above the UK average, the month-on-month decrease suggests that targeted policing efforts or natural fluctuations in crime patterns may have played a role. The comparison to the UK average also reveals stark disparities: Leicester's violent crime rate is 58% higher than the national average, while anti-social behaviour remains 14% below the UK norm. These divergences underscore the combination of local factors — from the city's demographic composition to its economic structures — that shape crime trends in ways distinct from the broader UK context.