LE3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3

LE3, Blaby has recorded a total of 1230 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.13 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LE3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LE3, encompassing approximately 110463 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (408) incidents (-6.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (172) incidents (29.32% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (127) incidents (4.96% increase)

LE3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 84
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 27
  • Sandown Court with total crimes: 20

LE3 Crime Map

Postcodes in LE3

The postcode district are associated with the LE3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LE3 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 408 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 172 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40811.13-6.85%
Anti-social behaviour1723.6929.32%
Criminal damage and arson1271.564.96%
Public order1121.15-18.84%
Other theft901.013.45%
Shoplifting890.8139.06%
Vehicle crime580.81-31.76%
Burglary500.53-24.24%
Other crime310.4529.17%
Bicycle theft300.28150.00%
Drugs270.270.00%
Possession of weapons180.2463.64%
Theft from the person130.1630.00%
Robbery50.12-61.54%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 438 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 138 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43811.132.58%
Public order1383.978.66%
Anti-social behaviour1331.25-7.64%
Criminal damage and arson1211.20-22.93%
Other theft871.10-2.25%
Vehicle crime850.79-30.33%
Burglary660.77100.00%
Shoplifting640.6012.28%
Drugs270.58-30.77%
Other crime240.24-11.11%
Robbery130.22-23.53%
Bicycle theft120.12-25.00%
Possession of weapons110.1122.22%
Theft from the person100.10150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 427 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 157 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42711.48-13.03%
Criminal damage and arson1573.8749.52%
Anti-social behaviour1441.42-14.79%
Public order1271.3010.43%
Vehicle crime1221.15-7.58%
Other theft891.108.54%
Shoplifting570.81-28.75%
Drugs390.522.63%
Burglary330.35-40.00%
Other crime270.3035.00%
Robbery170.24-15.00%
Bicycle theft160.15-38.46%
Possession of weapons90.14-10.00%
Theft from the person40.08-42.86%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 491 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 169 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49112.2211.59%
Anti-social behaviour1694.4426.12%
Vehicle crime1321.5323.36%
Public order1151.1911.65%
Criminal damage and arson1051.04-23.36%
Other theft820.95-24.77%
Shoplifting800.74-10.11%
Burglary550.7217.02%
Drugs380.50-9.52%
Bicycle theft260.34100.00%
Robbery200.24-16.67%
Other crime200.18-28.57%
Possession of weapons100.180.00%
Theft from the person70.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 440 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 137 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44011.686.80%
Criminal damage and arson1373.9816.10%
Anti-social behaviour1341.2438.14%
Other theft1091.2136.25%
Vehicle crime1070.9928.92%
Public order1030.97-1.90%
Shoplifting890.9315.58%
Burglary470.819.30%
Drugs420.43-4.55%
Other crime280.38-22.22%
Robbery240.2571.43%
Bicycle theft130.22-13.33%
Possession of weapons100.12-28.57%
Theft from the person70.09250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 412 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41210.326.46%
Criminal damage and arson1183.73-7.09%
Public order1051.0712.90%
Anti-social behaviour970.9538.57%
Vehicle crime830.88-3.49%
Other theft800.75-2.44%
Shoplifting770.7240.00%
Drugs440.70-4.35%
Burglary430.40-43.42%
Other crime360.3963.64%
Bicycle theft150.33-16.67%
Robbery140.1440.00%
Possession of weapons140.1327.27%
Theft from the person20.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 387 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 127 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3879.82-3.25%
Criminal damage and arson1273.5012.39%
Public order931.15-10.58%
Vehicle crime860.8419.44%
Other theft820.78-21.15%
Burglary760.7422.58%
Anti-social behaviour700.69-22.22%
Shoplifting550.63111.54%
Drugs460.5053.33%
Other crime220.420.00%
Bicycle theft180.2063.64%
Possession of weapons110.1610.00%
Robbery100.10-23.08%
Theft from the person20.09-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 400 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4009.61-3.15%
Criminal damage and arson1133.62-2.59%
Other theft1041.0218.18%
Public order1040.948.33%
Anti-social behaviour900.94-16.67%
Vehicle crime720.81-32.08%
Burglary620.65-20.51%
Drugs300.56-31.82%
Shoplifting260.27-46.94%
Other crime220.24-8.33%
Robbery130.20-18.75%
Bicycle theft110.12-47.62%
Possession of weapons100.10-9.09%
Theft from the person50.0966.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 413 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41310.62-5.28%
Criminal damage and arson1163.74-10.08%
Anti-social behaviour1081.05-0.92%
Vehicle crime1060.984.95%
Public order960.96-20.00%
Other theft880.871.15%
Burglary780.808.33%
Shoplifting490.71-19.67%
Drugs440.44-6.38%
Other crime240.40-20.00%
Bicycle theft210.2240.00%
Robbery160.19-27.27%
Possession of weapons110.14-26.67%
Theft from the person30.10-25.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 436 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43611.30-11.38%
Criminal damage and arson1293.95-0.77%
Public order1201.17-18.92%
Anti-social behaviour1091.0937.97%
Vehicle crime1010.99-3.81%
Other theft870.91-16.35%
Burglary720.7922.03%
Shoplifting610.6512.96%
Drugs470.5511.90%
Other crime300.4376.47%
Robbery220.27100.00%
Possession of weapons150.207.14%
Bicycle theft150.14-40.00%
Theft from the person40.14-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 492 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 148 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49211.663.14%
Public order1484.458.82%
Criminal damage and arson1301.34-17.72%
Vehicle crime1051.18-20.45%
Other theft1040.9511.83%
Anti-social behaviour790.94-32.48%
Burglary590.72-3.28%
Shoplifting540.53-28.95%
Drugs420.49-6.67%
Bicycle theft250.3825.00%
Other crime170.23-41.38%
Possession of weapons140.150.00%
Robbery110.13-35.29%
Theft from the person80.10-38.46%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 477 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 158 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47712.57-2.05%
Criminal damage and arson1584.3217.04%
Public order1361.4317.24%
Vehicle crime1321.2330.69%
Anti-social behaviour1171.190.86%
Other theft931.06-17.70%
Shoplifting760.842.70%
Burglary610.6960.53%
Drugs450.55-4.26%
Other crime290.4145.00%
Bicycle theft200.26-4.76%
Robbery170.1854.55%
Possession of weapons140.15-6.67%
Theft from the person130.1385.71%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 487 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48711.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson1354.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour1161.220.00%
Public order1161.050.00%
Other theft1131.050.00%
Vehicle crime1011.020.00%
Shoplifting740.910.00%
Drugs470.670.00%
Burglary380.430.00%
Bicycle theft210.340.00%
Other crime200.190.00%
Possession of weapons150.180.00%
Robbery110.140.00%
Theft from the person70.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1290 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 99.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202458
June 202485
May 2024122
April 2024132
March 2024107
February 202483
January 202486
December 202372
November 2023106
October 2023101
September 2023105
August 2023132
July 2023101

A total of 1208 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 92.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202490
June 202487
May 202489
April 202482
March 2024109
February 202480
January 202482
December 2023104
November 202388
October 202387
September 2023104
August 202393
July 2023113

A total of 851 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202489
June 202464
May 202457
April 202480
March 202489
February 202477
January 202455
December 202326
November 202349
October 202361
September 202354
August 202376
July 202374

A total of 5708 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 439.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 492 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024408
June 2024438
May 2024427
April 2024491
March 2024440
February 2024412
January 2024387
December 2023400
November 2023413
October 2023436
September 2023492
August 2023477
July 2023487

A total of 1673 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 128.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024127
June 2024121
May 2024157
April 2024105
March 2024137
February 2024118
January 2024127
December 2023113
November 2023116
October 2023129
September 2023130
August 2023158
July 2023135

A total of 162 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202411
May 20249
April 202410
March 202410
February 202414
January 202411
December 202310
November 202311
October 202315
September 202314
August 202314
July 202315

A total of 1513 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 116.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024112
June 2024138
May 2024127
April 2024115
March 2024103
February 2024105
January 202493
December 2023104
November 202396
October 2023120
September 2023148
August 2023136
July 2023116

A total of 243 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202412
May 202416
April 202426
March 202413
February 202415
January 202418
December 202311
November 202321
October 202315
September 202325
August 202320
July 202321

A total of 1538 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 118.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024172
June 2024133
May 2024144
April 2024169
March 2024134
February 202497
January 202470
December 202390
November 2023108
October 2023109
September 202379
August 2023117
July 2023116

A total of 740 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202450
June 202466
May 202433
April 202455
March 202447
February 202443
January 202476
December 202362
November 202378
October 202372
September 202359
August 202361
July 202338

A total of 85 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202410
May 20244
April 20247
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20238
August 202313
July 20237

A total of 518 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202427
May 202439
April 202438
March 202442
February 202444
January 202446
December 202330
November 202344
October 202347
September 202342
August 202345
July 202347

A total of 330 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202424
May 202427
April 202420
March 202428
February 202436
January 202422
December 202322
November 202324
October 202330
September 202317
August 202329
July 202320

A total of 193 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202413
May 202417
April 202420
March 202424
February 202414
January 202410
December 202313
November 202316
October 202322
September 202311
August 202317
July 202311

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total84
    Shoplifting51
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order8
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total27
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Sandown Court
    Total20
    Other theft13
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Westleigh Road
    Total19
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total18
    Public order6
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
  • 6. North Bridge Place
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Glengarry Way
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Groby Road Gardens
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Western Boulevard
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stretton Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Tarragon Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Tudor Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Ingle Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Briton Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Memory Lane
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Aikman Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Bonchurch Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Barclay Street
    Total8
    Public order4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Harlaxton Street
    Total8
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Herle Avenue
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Mossgate
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Tyrrell Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Caldecote Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 25. Meridien West
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Navigation Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 27. Biddle Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. Empire Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Vernon Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Paget Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1