WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Leicestershire Police Police

Crime in Forest, Blaby

Comprehensive safety analysis for Forest, localized within Blaby.

Total Crimes

38
trending_down -7.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

56.63per 1k
trending_down -2.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

8,087

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences10
Vehicle Crime7
Shoplifting6
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Anti-social Behaviour5
Other Theft2
Burglary1
Public Order1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 4
4
On or near Motorway Service Area Map
Vehicle crime: 2Other crime: 1
3
On or near Motorway Service Area Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near Churchill Drive Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near Kirby Lane Map
Shoplifting: 2
2
On or near Falcon Close Map
Other theft: 1
1

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Local Rank

#14safest in Blaby

City Average

65.45per 1k

Local Policing

Upper Walthamstow

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Local Priorities

Operation CORUM - Sexual offences and violence against women and girls (VaWG).
PMP55891/24

Issued: 7 Apr 2026

Status Update

Gather information/intelligence from the local community.
Offer advice to women and girls on how to stay safe and protect themselves in an emergency.
VaWG patrols around open spaces and transport hubs.

Actioned: 14 Jul 2026

Operation ROAMER - Drug related ASB and violent crime.
PMP64263/24

Issued: 7 Apr 2026

Status Update

Tackling youth violence and gang related gatherings. Conduct a number of targeted patrols over the coming months, specifically in hotspot areas.
Targeting youth gatherings.
Offer advice, engage with youths and enhanced visible patrols in drugs hotspots.
Weapons sweeps.

Actioned: 14 Jul 2026

Operation HEUER - Burglary and Motor Vehicles crimes.
PMP81706/24

Issued: 7 Apr 2026

Status Update

Tackling burglary residential crimes and motor vehicles crimes on Upper Walthamstow Ward.
Crime prevention advice leaflets posting across the ward.
Joint patrols with ASB officers around hotspots.
PCSO cocooning residential properties, reassurance visits - Project Baldegg initiative.
Community meeting with Ward Panel Chair, advice about burglary prevention.
Community Engagement (walk&talk patrols, coffee with a copper)

Actioned: 14 Jul 2026

Engagement Events

JUL14

Ward Panel Meeting

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7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

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48a Greenway Avenue London

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