Total Crime Rate
78.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lower Farm Close area has the 5th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Wymondham , and the 51st highest 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 Lower Farm Close (LE15 8RB) in the last 12 months was 78.9 per 1,000 residents and was 91.4% higher than the Wymondham average (41.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 53.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 21.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 137.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lower Farm Close (LE15 8RB), the main crime hotspot is near Nursery Close. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Wymondham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nursery Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nursery Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Main Street | Under investigation |
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