Total Crime Rate
13.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ferrers Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Ashby Castle , and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
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 Ferrers Close (LE65 2NG) in the last 12 months was 13.2 per 1,000 residents and was 62.4% lower than the Ashby Castle average (35.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 4.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ferrers Close (LE65 2NG), the main crime hotspot is near Abbey Close. Police recorded 23 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 | Vehicle crime | Abbey Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Brick Kiln Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Highfields Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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