Crime Rates at Springwell Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5SR

Springwell Drive area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Cosby & South Whetstone , and the 64th lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Springwell Drive (LE8 5SR) in the last 12 months was 22.7 per 1,000 residents and was 59.9% lower than the Cosby & South Whetstone average (56.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 8.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Springwell Drive (LE8 5SR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Vineries, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Poplar Avenue (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.