Total Crime Rate
49.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bell Lane area has the 11th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Glen , and the 126th highest 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 Bell Lane (LE8 9DB) in the last 12 months was 49.4 per 1,000 residents and was 35.5% higher 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 19.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 166.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bell Lane (LE8 9DB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Town Street, where police recorded 2 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Gravel (1 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 | The Gravel | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Bell Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Town Street | Under investigation |
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