Total Crime Rate
61.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Martin Close area has the 12th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Ullesthorpe , and the 93rd 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 Martin Close (LE9 4TQ) in the last 12 months was 61.4 per 1,000 residents and was 7.4% lower than the Ullesthorpe average (66.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 31.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 47.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Martin Close (LE9 4TQ), the main crime hotspot is near Carey Hill Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ullesthorpe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Carey Hill Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Webbs Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Carey Hill Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Carey Hill Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Carey Hill Road | Under investigation |
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