Total Crime Rate
49.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rectory End 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 Rectory End (LE8 9EW) 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 Rectory End (LE8 9EW), the main crime hotspot is near Scotland Lane. Police recorded 2 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Glen| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Bell Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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