Total Crime Rate
34.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Main Street area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in South Charnwood , and the 181st lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
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 Main Street (LE7 3DA) in the last 12 months was 34.6 per 1,000 residents and was 60.2% lower than the South Charnwood average (87.1 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 -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 13.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 61.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Main Street (LE7 3DA), the main crime hotspot is near Mere Lane. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In South Charnwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mere Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mere Lane | Under investigation |
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