Crime Rates at Chapel Street, Stapleton, Leicester, LE9 8JH

Chapel Street area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton , and the 56th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Chapel Street (LE9 8JH) in the last 12 months was 118.1 per 1,000 residents and was 107.3% higher than the Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton average (57.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 53.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -29.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chapel Street (LE9 8JH), the main crime hotspot is near School Lane. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.