Crime Rates at Russett Way, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4GX

Russett Way area has the 7th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Birstall East & Wanlip , and the 164th highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .

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 Russett Way (LE4 4GX) in the last 12 months was 86.8 per 1,000 residents and was 27.3% higher than the Birstall East & Wanlip average (68.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 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 Burglary ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 38.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -35.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 115.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Russett Way (LE4 4GX), the main crime hotspot is near Malling Close. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.