Crime Rate in Ellistown & Battleflat: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ellistown & Battleflat

The total recorded crimes in Ellistown & Battleflat, North West Leicestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ellistown & Battleflat crime rate of 9.50 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 Ellistown & Battleflat, encompassing approximately 1,578 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Ellistown & Battleflat Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Colonel Close with total crimes: 2
  • Robson Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ellistown & Battleflat?

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

  • Relative to North West Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Ellistown & Battleflat demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 178 crimes compared to 279.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ellistown & Battleflat recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

    • In 2023, Ellistown & Battleflat had fewer crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 223 crimes compared to 267. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ellistown & Battleflat recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ellistown & Battleflat Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ellistown & Battleflat has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 9.50 ranking 25th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Ellistown & Battleflat crimes were 178. The crime rate of Ellistown & Battleflat in 2024 was 112.79 (year) or 9.40 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ellistown & Battleflat were around 223 crimes with yearly crime rate of 141.30 (year) or 11.78 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ellistown & Battleflat)CrimesRank (Ellistown & Battleflat)CrimesRank (Ellistown & Battleflat)
Worthington & Breedon61 2765 2728 1
Castle Rock79 1807 1648 2
Coalville West47 4686 3628 3
Daleacre Hill50 3608 4380 6
Ibstock East37 5339 9403 4
Snibston South36 7397 6395 5
Coalville East24 13430 5289 12
Hugglescote St John's36 6309 10326 10
Greenhill32 8340 8367 7
Ashby Money Hill27 10341 7211 21
Long Whatton & Diseworth25 11308 11332 8
Ashby Holywell25 12253 16330 9
Castle Donington Castle29 9283 14187 24
Measham South21 14260 15323 11
Ashby Ivanhoe20 18295 12271 14
Bardon16 21241 20274 13
Thringstone16 22289 13255 17
Ashby Castle21 15203 21268 15
Blackfordby14 27243 18267 16
Castle Donington Central20 16142 31177 26
Broom Leys16 23246 17197 23
Sence Valley20 17181 23239 18
Thornborough15 24242 19221 20
Ravenstone & Packington17 19172 25132 31
Hugglescote St Mary's16 20132 33185 25
Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe14 26157 26211 22
Hermitage11 28202 22135 30
Appleby10 30151 28173 27
Valley7 33156 27123 33
Snibston North6 34144 30149 28
Measham North7 32148 29141 29
Kegworth11 2977 36130 32
Ashby Woulds9 31136 32111 34
Holly Hayes4 35105 3492 36
Ashby Willesley4 3694 3598 35

Ellistown & Battleflat Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20255
February 20258
January 20259
December 20244
November 20249
October 20244
September 20247
August 20242
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
November 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Ellistown & Battleflat in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
2. Colonel Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Robson Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
4. Cartwright Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Beveridge Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Bardon Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Old School Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Battleflat Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Robson Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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