Total Crime Rate
70.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
9.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Southview area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Gaddesby , and the 47th highest crime rate of 188 local areas in Melton .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Southview (LE14 2JJ) in the last 12 months was 70.1 per 1,000 residents and was 136.6% higher than the Gaddesby average (29.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 9.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Southview (LE14 2JJ), the main crime hotspot is near South View, with 2 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Somerby| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Main Street | Under investigation |
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