Total Crime Rate
25.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Garratt Square area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Cosby & South Whetstone , and the 72nd 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 Garratt Square (LE8 6JZ) in the last 12 months was 25.7 per 1,000 residents and was 54.5% 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 6 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 Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Garratt Square (LE8 6JZ), the main crime hotspot is near Elizabeth Gardens. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cosby & South Whetstone| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | High Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Spire Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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