Total Crime Rate
15.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shottery Avenue area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Braunstone Millfield , and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .
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 Shottery Avenue (LE3 2SS) in the last 12 months was 15.8 per 1,000 residents and was 79.9% lower than the Braunstone Millfield average (78.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -87.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shottery Avenue (LE3 2SS), the main crime hotspot is near Herle Avenue. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Braunstone Millfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Odam Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Odam Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Police Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Welcombe Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arden Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Odam Close | Awaiting court outcome |
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