Total Crime Rate
24.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Garton Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Appleby , and the 58th lowest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Garton Close (DE12 7AU) in the last 12 months was 24.4 per 1,000 residents and was 47.7% lower than the Appleby average (46.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Garton Close (DE12 7AU), the main crime hotspot is near Old End. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Appleby| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Stoney Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Helens Lane | Under investigation |
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