Total Crime Rate
19.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barkestone Lane area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Bottesford , and the 28th lowest crime rate of 190 local areas in Melton .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Barkestone Lane (NG13 0AL) in the last 12 months was 19.6 per 1,000 residents and was 59.7% lower than the Bottesford average (48.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barkestone Lane (NG13 0AL), the main crime hotspot is near Queen Street. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bottesford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | North Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Queen Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Howitts Road | Under investigation |
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