Crime Rates at Hereford Close, Barwell, Leicester, LE9 8HS

Hereford 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 Hereford Close (LE9 8HS) 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 Hereford Close (LE9 8HS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Kerry Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.