Leicestershire Police
East Midlands · Territorial force · 2,200 officers
Key Statistics
Officers
2,200
Staff
1,100
Area (sq miles)
985
Population served
1,100,000
About Leicestershire Police
Covering Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. A diverse urban-rural force serving one of the most multicultural cities in the UK, with collaborative East Midlands specialist services.
Leicestershire Police serves the East Midlands area, focusing on Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. This force operates in a diverse environment that combines urban and rural landscapes, reflecting a rich multicultural community. Unique operational characteristics include its geographic position that borders several neighboring police forces, providing opportunities for collaboration and resource-sharing. The area is traversed by key transport corridors, which can influence crime trends, necessitating a proactive approach to crime prevention and response.
Leicestershire Police boasts several specialist units that enhance its operational capabilities. Notable units include the Dog Unit, which plays a crucial role in public safety and crime prevention, and the Cyber Crime Unit, addressing the increasing threats from cybercriminals. The force's commitment to public engagement and community safety is underscored by its dedicated Community Policing Teams that work closely with local communities to build trust and cooperation. Additionally, the force has a focus on counter-terrorism and public protection, implementing robust strategies to safeguard places where the community gathers.
Recent efforts by Leicestershire Police have emphasized tackling serious and violent crime, alongside a strong commitment to key issues like domestic abuse and hate crimes. Their strategic priorities align with creating safer communities and ensuring that residents feel secure in their neighborhoods, making an application to this force appealing for prospective officers looking to make an impact in a vibrant area.
Current priorities
- Tackling serious and violent crime
- Addressing domestic abuse
- Combating hate crimes
- Enhancing community safety
Notable specialisms
Source: About Leicestershire Police. Summary fetched 2026-07-05.
Public-data snapshot
Workforce
Officers
2,200
Staff
1,100
Total headcount
3,300
Source: Home Office Police Workforce Statistics as of 31 March 2025 · OGL v3
HMICFRS PEEL rating
requires improvement
Inspection cycle: 2023-2025
Source: HMICFRS PEEL assessments · Open Government Licence v3.0
In recent oversight reports
Leicestershire Police is named in 1 recent IOPC investigation outcome or HMICFRS thematic report.
Terms of reference: Home Secretary’s commission for a thematic inspection of the handling of misconduct in fire and rescue services
2023-07-19 · HMICFRS
From data.police.uk
data.police.uk covers England, Wales & Northern Ireland; not Police Scotland.
Stop and search
Latest available month: 2026-08. 507 recorded stop-and-search records that month. Officer-defined ethnicity was recorded on 90.7% of records.
By object of search (2026-08)
| (not recorded) | 274 |
| Controlled drugs | 76 |
| Offensive weapons | 69 |
| Stolen goods | 48 |
| Article for use in theft | 29 |
| Psychoactive substances | 6 |
| Firearms | 4 |
| Anything to threaten or harm anyone | 1 |
By outcome (2026-08)
| A no further action disposal | 342 |
| Arrest | 68 |
| (not recorded) | 33 |
| Community resolution | 28 |
| Caution (simple or conditional) | 21 |
| Khat or Cannabis warning | 15 |
Source: data.police.uk · Open Government Licence v3.0
Recorded crime by category
9,500 crimes recorded by Leicestershire Police in 2026-08 (latest published month), by category. Counted from the published street-level archive; England, Wales & Northern Ireland only.
| Crime type (2026-08) | Recorded |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,342 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,453 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 910 |
| Shoplifting | 785 |
| Public order | 784 |
| Other theft | 572 |
| Vehicle crime | 431 |
| Burglary | 415 |
| Drugs | 289 |
| Other crime | 164 |
| Robbery | 105 |
| Bicycle theft | 103 |
| Possession of weapons | 75 |
| Theft from the person | 72 |
| Total | 9,500 |
Source: data.police.uk street-level archive · Open Government Licence v3.0
Deaths during or following police contact
IOPC-recorded fatalities involving Leicestershire Police over 2004/05 to 2024/25 (2024/25 in brackets). These use the IOPC’s five categories, which have different definitions and are not additive. Figures count incidents the IOPC attributed to Leicestershire Police; see the national page for how multi-force incidents are handled.
Recruitment
How to join Leicestershire Police
Application stages, entry routes, fitness and vetting requirements.