Total Crime Rate
74.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ratcliffe Close area has the 14th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Ashby Castle , and the 116th highest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
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 Ratcliffe Close (LE65 2GU) in the last 12 months was 74.4 per 1,000 residents and was 111.6% higher than the Ashby Castle average (35.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 42.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -31.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ratcliffe Close (LE65 2GU), the main crime hotspot is near Westfields Avenue. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ashby Castle| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Westfields Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Highfields Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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