Leicester LE21 9 area guide
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Is Leicester LE21 9 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE21 9), recorded crime is 772% above the national average, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 772% above average
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Population
2,195
Recorded crime
2333.3
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LE21 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 5/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 35
- One-person households
- 19%
- Households with children
- 41%
- Households
- 814
Owned 67% · Social rent 0% · Private rent 33%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LE21 9.
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Leicester LE21 9: frequently asked questions
Is Leicester LE21 9 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE21 9), recorded crime is 772% above the national average, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Leicester LE21 9?
Recorded crime in Leicester LE21 9 runs at 2333.3 per 1,000 properties, 772% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leicester LE21 9 safe?
Crime in Leicester LE21 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE21 9 runs at 2333.3 per 1,000 properties, 772% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leicester LE21 9 a deprived area?
Leicester LE21 9 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).