Total Crime Rate
22.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Devon Lane area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Bottesford , and the 37th lowest crime rate of 190 local areas in Melton .
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 Devon Lane (NG13 0BZ) in the last 12 months was 22.4 per 1,000 residents and was 54.0% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 14.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -9.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Devon Lane (NG13 0BZ), 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 | Violence and sexual offences | St Mary'S Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chapel Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Queen Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Chapel Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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