Crime Rates at Kensington Street, Leicester, LE4 5GP

Kensington Street area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Belgrave , and the 110th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Kensington Street (LE4 5GP) in the last 12 months was 24.8 per 1,000 residents and was 67.3% lower than the Belgrave average (76.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 12.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kensington Street (LE4 5GP), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 86 crimes here, including 42 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.