Total Crime Rate
23.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Links Road area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Glen , and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 330 local areas in Harborough .
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 Links Road (LE8 0LD) in the last 12 months was 23.9 per 1,000 residents and was 34.4% lower than the Glen average (36.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Links Road (LE8 0LD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Isabel Lane, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near New Road (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Glen| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | New Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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