Crime in East Leake: statistics, rates and trends
401 crimes were recorded in East Leake in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in East Leake at a glance
- Crime trends in East Leake
- Types of crime in East Leake
- East Leake compared with nearby towns
- Areas within East Leake
- Streets with the most crime in East Leake
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Leake
- Demographics of East Leake
- Questions about crime in East Leake
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (149), anti-social behaviour (68) and criminal damage and arson (43) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,131st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | East Leake | Rushcliffe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 401 | 6,970 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.7 | 55.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 7,904 | 126,736 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in East Leake of any year here (401 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 57%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 401 | 50.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 377 | 47.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 366 | 46.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 288 | 36.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 254 | 32.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 373 | 47.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 386 | 48.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 324 | 41.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 256 | 32.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
Compared with England and Wales, East Leake recorded notably more other crime (50% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (53% below) and public order (51% below). On the year before, burglary fell from 25 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 149 | 18.9 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 8.6 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.3 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other crime | 25 | 3.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 2.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than East Leake; the highest is Clifton (Nottingham) (118.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Keyworth (38.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Leake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddington | 477 | 54.6 | +8% |
| Loughborough | 7,362 | 109.7 | +116% |
| Keyworth | 295 | 38.3 | -24% |
| Clifton (Nottingham) | 2,408 | 118.4 | +133% |
| Barrow upon Soar | 496 | 66.0 | +30% |
| Edwalton | 315 | 51.0 | 0% |
| Quorndon | 301 | 53.0 | +4% |
| Long Eaton | 3,869 | 99.6 | +96% |
Leake is the one area listed within East Leake, with 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leake | Neighbourhood | 9,555 | 478 | 50.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in East Leake over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Woodpecker Close” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Woodpecker Close | 32 |
| On or near De Ferrers Close | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near Blackbird Close | 19 |
| On or near Bullfinch Close | 19 |
| On or near Redwing Close | 19 |
| On or near Costock Road | 14 |
| On or near Lantern Lane | 10 |
| On or near Ryeholme Close | 10 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
Of the 333 crimes in East Leake with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 68 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 136 | 40.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 103 | 30.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 4.5% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.1% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
East Leake has an estimated population of 7,904 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.1%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up East Leake average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | East Leake | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is East Leake a safe place to live?
East Leake recorded 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,131st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in East Leake?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 149 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (68).
Is crime in East Leake going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Leake was up 6% on the year before: 401 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 377 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of East Leake?
About 7,904 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers East Leake?
East Leake is policed by Nottinghamshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.