LE3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3

LE3, Blaby has recorded a total of 1251 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.33 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (417) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (142) incidents (19.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (138) incidents (68.29% increase)

LE3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 71
  • Sandown Court with total crimes: 35
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 22

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 September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 417 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41711.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson1423.7819.33%
Vehicle crime1381.2968.29%
Anti-social behaviour1261.25-27.59%
Public order1181.14-1.67%
Other theft791.07-9.20%
Shoplifting750.72-25.74%
Burglary520.68-17.46%
Drugs340.4713.33%
Bicycle theft200.3153.85%
Other crime200.18-39.39%
Robbery140.18-22.22%
Possession of weapons90.13-47.06%
Theft from the person70.0875.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 417 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 174 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41711.572.21%
Anti-social behaviour1743.781.16%
Public order1201.587.14%
Criminal damage and arson1191.09-6.30%
Shoplifting1011.0813.48%
Other theft870.91-3.33%
Vehicle crime820.7941.38%
Burglary630.7426.00%
Other crime330.576.45%
Drugs300.3011.11%
Robbery180.27260.00%
Possession of weapons170.16-5.56%
Bicycle theft130.15-56.67%
Theft from the person40.12-69.23%

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 offences41310.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson1163.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour1081.050.00%
Vehicle crime1060.980.00%
Public order960.960.00%
Other theft880.870.00%
Burglary780.800.00%
Shoplifting490.710.00%
Drugs440.440.00%
Other crime240.400.00%
Bicycle theft210.220.00%
Robbery160.190.00%
Possession of weapons110.140.00%
Theft from the person30.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4650 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 422.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 491 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024417
August 2024417
July 2024408
June 2024438
May 2024427
April 2024491
March 2024440
February 2024412
January 2024387
December 2023400
November 2023413

A total of 1417 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 128.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024126
August 2024174
July 2024172
June 2024133
May 2024144
April 2024169
March 2024134
February 202497
January 202470
December 202390
November 2023108

A total of 977 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 88.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202487
July 202490
June 202487
May 202489
April 202482
March 2024109
February 202480
January 202482
December 2023104
November 202388

A total of 1231 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 111.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024118
August 2024120
July 2024112
June 2024138
May 2024127
April 2024115
March 2024103
February 2024105
January 202493
December 2023104
November 202396

A total of 762 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 69.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 2024101
July 202489
June 202464
May 202457
April 202480
March 202489
February 202477
January 202455
December 202326
November 202349

A total of 1382 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 125.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024142
August 2024119
July 2024127
June 2024121
May 2024157
April 2024105
March 2024137
February 2024118
January 2024127
December 2023113
November 2023116

A total of 1071 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 97.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024138
August 202482
July 202458
June 202485
May 2024122
April 2024132
March 2024107
February 202483
January 202486
December 202372
November 2023106

A total of 401 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202430
July 202427
June 202427
May 202439
April 202438
March 202442
February 202444
January 202446
December 202330
November 202344

A total of 625 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202463
July 202450
June 202466
May 202433
April 202455
March 202447
February 202443
January 202476
December 202362
November 202378

A total of 164 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
July 20245
June 202413
May 202417
April 202420
March 202424
February 202414
January 202410
December 202313
November 202316

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202413
June 202410
May 20244
April 20247
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 130 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 202418
June 202411
May 20249
April 202410
March 202410
February 202414
January 202411
December 202310
November 202311

A total of 195 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
July 202430
June 202412
May 202416
April 202426
March 202413
February 202415
January 202418
December 202311
November 202321

A total of 287 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202433
July 202431
June 202424
May 202427
April 202420
March 202428
February 202436
January 202422
December 202322
November 202324

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total71
    Shoplifting39
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Vehicle crime5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Sandown Court
    Total35
    Other theft18
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. St Margaret'S Street
    Total16
    Criminal damage and arson12
    Vehicle crime4
  • 6. Memory Lane
    Total14
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Tudor Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sykefield Avenue
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Audley End
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Western Boulevard
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Tatlow Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 13. Abbey Park Road
    Total10
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Park/Open Space
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 15. Navigation Street
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Westleigh Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Paton Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
  • 18. Harlaxton Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 19. Motorway Service Area
    Total10
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cort Crescent
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Greencoat Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Wynthorpe Rise
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 23. Norman Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Upperton Road
    Total9
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Equity Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 26. St Augustine Road
    Total9
    Vehicle crime5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Robbery1
  • 27. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 28. Groby Road Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Pescall Boulevard
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 30. Charter Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2