Total Crime Rate
117.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Road area has the 6th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Birstall East & Wanlip , and the 112th highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
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 Church Road (LE7 4PJ) in the last 12 months was 117.8 per 1,000 residents and was 72.7% higher than the Birstall East & Wanlip average (68.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 68.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -3.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 29.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Road (LE7 4PJ), the main crime hotspot is near Park/Open Space. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Birstall East & Wanlip| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Park/Open Space | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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