Total Crime Rate
33.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Walnut Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Bottesford , and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 190 local areas in Melton .
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 Walnut Close (LE14 4HY) in the last 12 months was 33.4 per 1,000 residents and was 31.3% lower than the Bottesford average (48.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Walnut Close (LE14 4HY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Green, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Petrol Station (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bottesford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Birds Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Birds Lane | Under investigation |
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