Total Crime Rate
32.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Nicklaus Road area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Rushey Mead , and the 147th lowest crime rate of 954 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 Nicklaus Road (LE4 7RP) in the last 12 months was 32.2 per 1,000 residents and was 48.8% lower than the Rushey Mead average (62.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 166.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 29.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 116.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Nicklaus Road (LE4 7RP), the main crime hotspot is near Nicklaus Road. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Rushey Mead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Sandfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jacklin Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nagle Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Huggett Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Silverstone Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Nicklaus Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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