Total Crime Rate
24.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
12.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Ayrshire Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Barwell , and the 97th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .
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 Ayrshire Close (LE9 8HQ) in the last 12 months was 24.6 per 1,000 residents and was 63.0% lower than the Barwell average (66.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 3 cases , up 50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ayrshire Close (LE9 8HQ), the main crime hotspot is near The Barracks. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Barwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Ayrshire Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Lincoln Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Kerry Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Goose Lane | Under investigation |
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