Total Crime Rate
46.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Farmers Close area has the 16th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Glenfield Ellis , and the 136th highest 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 Farmers Close (LE3 8QH) in the last 12 months was 46.1 per 1,000 residents and was 41.6% 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 33.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 484.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Farmers Close (LE3 8QH), the main crime hotspot is near Farriers Avenue. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 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 | Vehicle crime | Birch Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rowan Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Drovers Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Farmers Close | Under investigation |
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