Total Crime Rate
17.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Leicester Road area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Glen , and the 61st 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 Leicester Road (LE8 0NN) in the last 12 months was 17.6 per 1,000 residents and was 51.6% 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 Burglary 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 ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 6.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Leicester Road (LE8 0NN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Merton Way, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near St Wilfrid'S Close (7 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 | Leicester Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Lodge Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | St Wilfrid'S Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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