Crime Rate in Broom Leys: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broom Leys

The total recorded crimes in Broom Leys, North West Leicestershire, UK in March 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broom Leys crime rate of 3.58 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 Broom Leys, encompassing approximately 2,514 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Broom Leys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linford Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Maplewell with total crimes: 1
  • Windsor Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Broom Leys?

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

  • Relative to North West Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Broom Leys demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 246 crimes compared to 279.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Broom Leys witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 35 other cities.

    • In 2023, Broom Leys had fewer crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 197 crimes compared to 267. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Broom Leys recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 35 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Broom Leys Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Broom Leys has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 3.58 ranking 30th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Broom Leys crimes were 246. The crime rate of Broom Leys in 2024 was 97.82 (year) or 8.15 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broom Leys were around 197 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.34 (year) or 6.53 (month) ranking 23 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
Blackfordby19 19243 18267 16
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

Broom Leys Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202512
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 202422
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
August 20241
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20241

High Crime Locations Broom Leys in March 2025

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

1. Linford Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Maplewell (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Windsor Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Greenfields Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Tressall Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hastings Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Hilary Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Hall Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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