Total Crime Rate
24.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Forest Road area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Forest Bradgate , and the 108th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
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 Forest Road (LE12 8TZ) in the last 12 months was 24.0 per 1,000 residents and was 52.3% lower than the Forest Bradgate average (50.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Forest Road (LE12 8TZ), the main crime hotspot is near Forest Road. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Forest Bradgate| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Home Farm Close | Under investigation |
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