Total Crime Rate
34.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Moscow Lane area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Shepshed East , and the 180th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
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 Moscow Lane (LE12 9EX) in the last 12 months was 34.6 per 1,000 residents and was 57.1% lower than the Shepshed East average (80.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 18.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Moscow Lane (LE12 9EX), the main crime hotspot is near Toon Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Shepshed East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Belfry Place | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Monastery Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ducane Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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