Total Crime Rate
16.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
5.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Simpson Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Cosby & South Whetstone , and the 40th lowest crime rate of 288 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 Simpson Close (LE8 6YD) in the last 12 months was 16.8 per 1,000 residents and was 69.4% lower than the Cosby & South Whetstone average (55.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Simpson Close (LE8 6YD), the main crime hotspot is near Westfield Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Muntjack Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Kenny Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Latimer Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Westfield Close | Formal action is not in the public interest |
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