Total Crime Rate
51.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Laverton Road area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in South Charnwood , and the 272nd lowest crime rate of 553 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 Laverton Road (LE5 1WG) in the last 12 months was 51.8 per 1,000 residents and was 40.6% lower than the South Charnwood average (87.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 26.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 9.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Laverton Road (LE5 1WG), the main crime hotspot is near Pickhill Road. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In South Charnwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gatenby Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Carnaby Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Carnaby Close | — |
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