Crime Rates at Darien Way, Thorpe Astley, Leicester, LE3 3TT

Darien Way area has the 8th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Braunstone Ravenhurst , and the 72nd highest crime rate of 288 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 Darien Way (LE3 3TT) in the last 12 months was 73.7 per 1,000 residents and was 38.9% higher than the Braunstone Ravenhurst average (53.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 3 cases , down -25.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 50.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Darien Way (LE3 3TT), the main crime hotspot is near Owen Close. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.