Crime Rates at Blackfordby Lane, Moira, Swadlincote, DE12 6EY

Blackfordby Lane area has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Ashby Woulds , and the 143rd highest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Blackfordby Lane (DE12 6EY) in the last 12 months was 59.4 per 1,000 residents and was 37.9% higher than the Ashby Woulds average (43.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 33.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -9.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Blackfordby Lane (DE12 6EY), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.