Total Crime Rate
32.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hat Road area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Braunstone Millfield , and the 94th 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 Hat Road (LE3 2WF) in the last 12 months was 32.5 per 1,000 residents and was 58.7% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hat Road (LE3 2WF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Chase, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Freeboard Road (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Braunstone Millfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kingsway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pinfold | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Fieldhurst Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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