Is Leigham & Mainstone Safe?
Crime statistics for Leigham & Mainstone. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 2,200 total crimes recorded in Leigham & Mainstone
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Leigham & Mainstone — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Leigham & Mainstone safe?
Leigham & Mainstone has a CrimeRadar safety score of 9/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,032 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 11.6% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Leigham & Mainstone are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Leigham & Mainstone in the last 12 months?
1,032 crimes were recorded in Leigham & Mainstone in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 11.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,168 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 790 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Leigham & Mainstone?
The most common crime in Leigham & Mainstone is Violent Crime, with 790 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 76.6% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Leigham & Mainstone increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Leigham & Mainstone is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 11.6% — from 1,168 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,032 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Leigham & Mainstone?
Leigham & Mainstone has a safety score of 9 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Leigham & Mainstone compare to the Devon & Cornwall Police average?
Leigham & Mainstone has a safety score of 9/100, while the Devon & Cornwall Police force area average is 34/100. Leigham & Mainstone is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Leigham & Mainstone?
36.9% of crimes recorded in Leigham & Mainstone resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Devon & Cornwall Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Leigham & Mainstone?
790 violent crimes were recorded in Leigham & Mainstone in the last 12 months — representing 76.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 370 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Leigham & Mainstone last updated?
The crime data for Leigham & Mainstone was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Leigham & Mainstone with other areas?
You can compare Leigham & Mainstone with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.