East Midlands

With an estimated population of over 500,000, Leicester is the largest city in the East Midlands and the tenth largest within Britain. Leicester is often described as underrated; many of its residents imply that it is a “safe and friendly city” with a diverse community and great culture.

As one of the UK’s most ancient cities, Leicester holds an array of historical factors; its renowned cathedral has been present for almost a century and contains the body of Richard III.

In this article, we will be uncovering Leicester’s crime statistics and how the police have dealt with the sudden increase in violence.

Gloucester, a place chiefly known for its stunning array of different historical architecture and sights to see, has also seen its fair share of crime and criminal activity over the years. It’s a question that springs to mind for most of us when presented with the prospect of visiting or even living in a given city, how safe is that city?

Worryingly, Derby’s violent crime has had an intense increase over the course of the last 12 months

Northampton is located in Northamptonshire, also known as ‘The Rose of the Shires’, in the East Midlands region. It’s a culturally diverse, administrative town, that is well situated for manufacturing and marketing.

Despite this however, the area has seen a rapid rise in criminal activity.