Total Crime Rate
81.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Melbourne Road area has the 4th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Ravenstone & Packington , and the 102nd highest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
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 Melbourne Road (LE65 1RU) in the last 12 months was 81.1 per 1,000 residents and was 69.1% higher than the Ravenstone & Packington average (48.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 16.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Melbourne Road (LE65 1RU), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ravenstone & Packington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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