Welcome to North West Leicestershire local policing unit
North West Leicestershire local policing unit (LPU) covers a geographical area of 108 square miles and has a population of around 88,000 people.
The LPU covers the the market towns of Ashby de la Zouch and Coalville and shares the same boundaries as North West Leicestershire District Council.
The area is regularly frequented by visitors from out of the area due to the number of tourist attractions on the LPU including The National Forest, Snibston Discovery Park, Conkers, Moira Furnace, Ashby Castle, Staunton Harold Reservoir.
North West Leicestershire news
- Crime in North West Leicestershire lowest for five years
Crime across North West Leicestershire is the lowest for five years.
Issued 02/02/10 - Leicestershire supports Crimestoppers distraction burglary campaign
The crime-fighting charity, Crimestoppers, is today launching a list of 10 ‘Most Wanted’ people sought in connection with distraction burglaries.
Issued 18/01/10
North West Leicestershire appeals
- Cars in Coalville damaged
Officers in Coalville are appealing for witnesses after receiving a number of calls about damaged cars....
Updated 20/01/10 - Assault in Coalville
Officers are appealing for public help following an assault in Coalville. ...
Issued 08/01/10 - Nightclub in Coalville robbed of New Years Eve takings
Detectives are appealing for information after a robbery at Emporium nightclub in Coalville. ...
Issued 05/01/10
