Total Crime Rate
21.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Leicester Drive area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Dinting , and the 64th lowest crime rate of 303 local areas in High Peak .
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 Leicester Drive (SK13 8SH) in the last 12 months was 21.7 per 1,000 residents and was 56.8% lower than the Dinting average (50.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 130.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Leicester Drive (SK13 8SH), the main crime hotspot is near Hurst Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dinting| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Buttercup Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Buttercup Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Southview Road | Under investigation |
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