Total Crime Rate
153.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
54.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Blaydon Close area has the 24th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Beaumont Leys , and the 222nd highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Blaydon Close (LE3 9BF) in the last 12 months was 153.4 per 1,000 residents and was 6.5% higher than the Beaumont Leys average (144.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 54.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 21.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blaydon Close (LE3 9BF), the main crime hotspot is near Ashington Close. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Leicester| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Baycliff Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Ashington Close | Under investigation |
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