Burglary Rates in Western
Leicester, East Midlands, England
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Western recorded 93 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.
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93
3.72 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
3,188
127.5 per 1,000 residents
How does Western rank?
Within Leicester
12 of 21 neighbourhoods
UK-wide safety percentile
70th percentile
Safer than most UK neighbourhoods
Monthly burglary trend
2025-05 to 2026-04
Crime breakdown
2025-05 to 2026-04
Property mix in Western
Source: Census 2021 · 9,371 households
The most common property type in Western is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.
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What this means for Western homeowners
Most homes in Western are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:
- A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
- Door contacts on all main entry doors
- Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
- Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
- A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
- App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.