Total Crime Rate
50.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
19.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026New Street area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Daleacre Hill , and the 154th highest crime rate of 323 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 New Street (DE74 2FT) in the last 12 months was 50.7 per 1,000 residents and was 55.1% lower than the Daleacre Hill average (112.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 19.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around New Street (DE74 2FT), the main crime hotspot is near Kirk Avenue. Police recorded 65 crimes here, including 49 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Kirk Avenue | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Kirk Avenue | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | New Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Station Road | Under investigation |
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