Total Crime Rate
26.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barkers Field area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Bottesford , and the 49th 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 Barkers Field (LE14 4PL) in the last 12 months was 26.5 per 1,000 residents and was 45.6% 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 3 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). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barkers Field (LE14 4PL), the main crime hotspot is near Kings Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bottesford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Kings Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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