Total Crime Rate
44.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lane Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Glenfield Ellis , and the 145th 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 Lane Close (LE3 8FL) in the last 12 months was 44.0 per 1,000 residents and was 44.3% lower than the Glenfield Ellis average (79.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 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 Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -58.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lane Close (LE3 8FL), the main crime hotspot is near Cranstone Crescent. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Glenfield Ellis| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Pennant Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Pennant Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cranstone Crescent | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cranstone Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Unity Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cranstone Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Pennant Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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