Crime Rates at Swithland Close, Markfield, LE67 9SE

Swithland Close area has the 12th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead , and the 177th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .

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 Swithland Close (LE67 9SE) in the last 12 months was 45.6 per 1,000 residents and was 17.6% lower than the Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead average (55.3 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Swithland Close (LE67 9SE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Turnpike Way, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bracken Way (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.