Crime Rates at Bradfield Close, Leicester, LE5 5FB

Bradfield Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Evington , and the 87th lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .

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 Bradfield Close (LE5 5FB) in the last 12 months was 22.2 per 1,000 residents and was 73.0% lower than the Evington average (82.2 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 14.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bradfield Close (LE5 5FB), the main crime hotspot is near Margaret Road. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.