Total Crime Rate
178.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Leicester Road area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Glenfield Ellis , and the 12th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Leicester Road (LE3 8HF) in the last 12 months was 178.4 per 1,000 residents and was 125.7% higher 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 40 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -44.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 51 (≈ 112.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 61.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Leicester Road (LE3 8HF), the main crime hotspot is near Gallimore Close. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 34 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 | Public order | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Leicester Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Leicester Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Leicester Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Leicester Road | Under investigation |
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