Crime Rate in Blackfordby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackfordby

The total recorded crimes in Blackfordby, North West Leicestershire, UK in March 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackfordby crime rate of 26.66 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Blackfordby, encompassing approximately 712 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Blackfordby Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Main Street with total crimes: 3
  • Spring Cottage Road with total crimes: 2
  • Willow Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Blackfordby?

To understand the safety of Blackfordby, we need to analyze Blackfordby crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North West Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Blackfordby demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 243 crimes compared to 279.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Blackfordby witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 35 other cities.

    • In 2023, Blackfordby had fewer crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 267 crimes compared to 267. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Blackfordby witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 35 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North West Leicestershire, Blackfordby has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Blackfordby Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Blackfordby has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 26.66 ranking 19th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Blackfordby crimes were 243. The crime rate of Blackfordby in 2024 was 340.96 (year) or 28.41 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blackfordby were around 267 crimes with yearly crime rate of 374.63 (year) or 31.22 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North West Leicestershire)CrimesRank (North West Leicestershire)CrimesRank (North West Leicestershire)
Worthington & Breedon55 3765 2728 1
Castle Rock72 1807 1648 2
Coalville West61 2686 3628 3
Ibstock East35 7339 9403 4
Daleacre Hill43 4608 4380 6
Snibston South37 6397 6395 5
Coalville East15 23430 5289 12
Greenhill40 5340 8367 7
Ashby Money Hill26 13341 7211 21
Long Whatton & Diseworth26 12308 11332 8
Hugglescote St Mary's30 8132 33185 25
Ashby Holywell24 14253 16330 9
Hugglescote St John's30 9309 10326 10
Bardon29 10241 20274 13
Measham South22 17260 15323 11
Thringstone27 11289 13255 17
Ashby Ivanhoe23 16295 12271 14
Castle Donington Castle19 18283 14187 24
Ashby Castle18 20203 21268 15
Ellistown & Battleflat24 15178 24223 19
Broom Leys9 30246 17197 23
Sence Valley11 29181 23239 18
Thornborough12 27242 19221 20
Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe16 21157 26211 22
Hermitage8 32202 22135 30
Appleby15 22151 28173 27
Snibston North15 24144 30149 28
Ravenstone & Packington14 25172 25132 31
Castle Donington Central8 33142 31177 26
Holly Hayes13 26105 3492 36
Valley9 31156 27123 33
Kegworth11 2877 36130 32
Measham North6 34148 29141 29
Ashby Woulds5 35136 32111 34
Ashby Willesley4 3694 3598 35

Blackfordby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 202510
December 20245
November 202411
October 20245
September 20248
August 202410
July 20249
June 202422
May 20244
April 202411

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Blackfordby in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Blackfordby postcode area is presented below.

1. Main Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
2. Spring Cottage Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Willow Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hazel Grove (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Occupation Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hall Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. School Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Mushroom Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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