Crime Rates at Martin Close, Leicester, LE4 6EW

Martin Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Belgrave , and the 86th lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Martin Close (LE4 6EW) in the last 12 months was 22.2 per 1,000 residents and was 71.1% lower than the Belgrave average (76.6 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 15.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Martin Close (LE4 6EW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Southey Close, where police recorded 33 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bardolph Street East (17 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.