LE12 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE12

LE12, North West Leicestershire has recorded a total of 369 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.34 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LE12 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LE12, encompassing approximately 69065 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (156) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-46.59% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (29) incidents (-29.27% decrease)

LE12 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Twyford Close with total crimes: 9
  • Leicester Road with total crimes: 8

LE12 Crime Map

Postcodes in LE12

The postcode district are associated with the LE12, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LE12 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1565.349.09%
Anti-social behaviour472.26-46.59%
Criminal damage and arson290.68-29.27%
Public order270.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime270.39125.00%
Burglary260.390.00%
Other theft200.38-23.08%
Shoplifting200.29-9.09%
Other crime80.2933.33%
Drugs40.12100.00%
Possession of weapons40.06300.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1435.89-0.69%
Anti-social behaviour882.0720.55%
Criminal damage and arson411.27-8.89%
Public order360.59-18.18%
Burglary260.52-16.13%
Other theft260.380.00%
Shoplifting220.3857.14%
Vehicle crime120.32-40.00%
Other crime60.17-25.00%
Drugs20.09-66.67%
Robbery20.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-66.67%
Theft from the person10.01-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.01-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1446.05-2.70%
Anti-social behaviour732.0840.38%
Criminal damage and arson451.06-22.41%
Public order440.652.33%
Burglary310.6414.81%
Other theft260.45-21.21%
Vehicle crime200.3817.65%
Shoplifting140.29-54.84%
Other crime80.20-38.46%
Drugs60.1220.00%
Possession of weapons30.090.00%
Theft from the person20.04100.00%
Bicycle theft20.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1486.30-32.42%
Criminal damage and arson582.1418.37%
Anti-social behaviour520.84-14.75%
Public order430.7513.16%
Other theft330.62-5.71%
Shoplifting310.4863.16%
Burglary270.458.00%
Vehicle crime170.39-41.38%
Other crime130.2518.18%
Drugs50.19150.00%
Possession of weapons30.07-40.00%
Robbery20.04100.00%
Bicycle theft20.030.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 219 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2197.20108.57%
Anti-social behaviour613.1769.44%
Criminal damage and arson490.8844.12%
Public order380.715.56%
Other theft350.5575.00%
Vehicle crime290.51107.14%
Burglary250.424.17%
Shoplifting190.36-40.62%
Other crime110.28-8.33%
Possession of weapons50.160.00%
Drugs20.07-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.030.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Robbery10.010.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1054.59-42.31%
Anti-social behaviour361.52-2.70%
Public order360.522.86%
Criminal damage and arson340.52-12.82%
Shoplifting320.4923.08%
Burglary240.4626.32%
Other theft200.35-9.09%
Vehicle crime140.29-51.72%
Other crime120.20300.00%
Drugs30.17-62.50%
Theft from the person10.04-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 182 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.8531.88%
Criminal damage and arson392.6430.00%
Anti-social behaviour370.560.00%
Public order350.5466.67%
Vehicle crime290.5161.11%
Shoplifting260.42-23.53%
Other theft220.384.76%
Burglary190.3235.71%
Drugs80.28100.00%
Other crime30.12-72.73%
Theft from the person20.04-50.00%
Robbery10.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.010.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1384.85-12.66%
Anti-social behaviour372.0068.18%
Shoplifting340.5413.33%
Criminal damage and arson300.4925.00%
Other theft210.435.00%
Public order210.30-16.00%
Vehicle crime180.30-37.93%
Burglary140.26-46.15%
Other crime110.2083.33%
Theft from the person40.16300.00%
Drugs40.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.06-33.33%
Robbery10.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1585.0535.04%
Shoplifting302.29114.29%
Vehicle crime290.4370.59%
Burglary260.4213.04%
Public order250.3813.64%
Criminal damage and arson240.36-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour220.35-31.25%
Other theft200.32-9.09%
Other crime60.29-25.00%
Drugs40.09100.00%
Bicycle theft30.06200.00%
Robbery10.040.00%
Theft from the person10.010.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1174.24-15.22%
Criminal damage and arson331.6910.00%
Anti-social behaviour320.4833.33%
Burglary230.46-34.29%
Other theft220.330.00%
Public order220.3222.22%
Vehicle crime170.32-41.38%
Shoplifting140.2575.00%
Other crime80.2033.33%
Drugs20.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.01-50.00%
Robbery10.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1384.5922.12%
Burglary352.0040.00%
Criminal damage and arson300.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime290.4331.82%
Anti-social behaviour240.42-25.00%
Other theft220.35-8.33%
Public order180.32-35.71%
Shoplifting80.26-33.33%
Other crime60.12-14.29%
Drugs20.09-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.03100.00%
Bicycle theft20.030.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1134.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson451.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour320.650.00%
Public order280.460.00%
Burglary250.410.00%
Other theft240.360.00%
Vehicle crime220.350.00%
Shoplifting120.320.00%
Other crime70.170.00%
Drugs50.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1761 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 146.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 219 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024156
August 2024143
July 2024144
June 2024148
May 2024219
April 2024105
March 2024182
February 2024138
January 2024158
December 2023117
November 2023138
October 2023113

A total of 291 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202426
July 202426
June 202433
May 202435
April 202420
March 202422
February 202421
January 202420
December 202322
November 202322
October 202324

A total of 373 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202436
July 202444
June 202443
May 202438
April 202436
March 202435
February 202421
January 202425
December 202322
November 202318
October 202328

A total of 541 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202488
July 202473
June 202452
May 202461
April 202436
March 202437
February 202437
January 202422
December 202332
November 202324
October 202332

A total of 99 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20248
June 202413
May 202411
April 202412
March 20243
February 202411
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 263 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202412
July 202420
June 202417
May 202429
April 202414
March 202429
February 202418
January 202429
December 202317
November 202329
October 202322

A total of 457 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202441
July 202445
June 202458
May 202449
April 202434
March 202439
February 202430
January 202424
December 202333
November 202330
October 202345

A total of 301 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202426
July 202431
June 202427
May 202425
April 202424
March 202419
February 202414
January 202426
December 202323
November 202335
October 202325

A total of 262 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
July 202414
June 202431
May 202419
April 202432
March 202426
February 202434
January 202430
December 202314
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE12 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Twyford Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Leicester Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hall Croft
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lacey Court
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Woodpecker Close
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Church Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Church Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
  • 11. Fairway Road South
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary2
  • 12. Market Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Unitt Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rustat Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Beaumont Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Queen Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Blackbrook Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Wellbrook Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 19. High Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gables Lea
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 21. Glenmore Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Angrave Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wattle Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. Jubilee Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Seagrave Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 26. Peashill Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Herrick Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 28. Stretton Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Rochdale Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Stamford Drive
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1