Total Crime Rate
46.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
26.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Woodgate Drive area has the 15th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Birstall East & Wanlip , and the 249th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Charnwood .
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 Woodgate Drive (LE4 3HT) in the last 12 months was 46.7 per 1,000 residents and was 26.3% lower than the Birstall East & Wanlip average (63.3 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 26.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodgate Drive (LE4 3HT), the main crime hotspot is near Greengate Lane. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Greengate Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Greengate Lane | Under investigation |
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