Crime Rates at Kingsway North, Leicester, LE3 3BF

Kingsway North area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Braunstone Ravenhurst , and the 113th 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 Kingsway North (LE3 3BF) in the last 12 months was 35.1 per 1,000 residents and was 26.6% lower than the Braunstone Ravenhurst average (47.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 25.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kingsway North (LE3 3BF), the main crime hotspot is near Bendbow Rise. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.