Total Crime Rate
47.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Poachers Close area has the 13th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Glenfield Ellis , and the 130th 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 Poachers Close (LE3 8SF) in the last 12 months was 47.3 per 1,000 residents and was 40.2% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 18.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 166.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Poachers Close (LE3 8SF), the main crime hotspot is near Harrison Close. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 20 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 | Barley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Harrison Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Harrison Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Harrison Close | — |
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