LE4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4

LE4, Leicester has recorded a total of 911 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.32 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LE4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LE4, encompassing approximately 109448 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (289) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (133) incidents (1.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (87) incidents (42.62% increase)

LE4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gardenfield Road with total crimes: 20
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Thurcaston Road with total crimes: 18

LE4 Crime Map

Postcodes in LE4

The postcode district are associated with the LE4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LE4 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 289 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2898.32-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour1332.641.53%
Shoplifting871.2242.62%
Public order810.79-10.99%
Criminal damage and arson760.741.33%
Other theft560.699.80%
Vehicle crime540.5117.39%
Burglary490.4936.11%
Drugs360.4580.00%
Other crime250.33108.33%
Bicycle theft80.23-46.67%
Possession of weapons70.07-41.67%
Theft from the person60.06100.00%
Robbery40.05-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 323 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 131 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3238.08-4.72%
Anti-social behaviour1312.953.15%
Public order911.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson750.83-27.18%
Shoplifting610.6927.08%
Other theft510.5610.87%
Vehicle crime460.47-11.54%
Burglary360.4228.57%
Drugs200.335.26%
Bicycle theft150.1850.00%
Other crime120.14-58.62%
Possession of weapons120.11100.00%
Robbery80.11-11.11%
Theft from the person30.07-70.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 339 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 127 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3398.38-3.69%
Anti-social behaviour1273.1020.95%
Criminal damage and arson1031.1613.19%
Public order910.947.06%
Vehicle crime520.83-1.89%
Shoplifting480.48-17.24%
Other theft460.44-22.03%
Other crime290.4226.09%
Burglary280.26-3.45%
Drugs190.26-42.42%
Theft from the person100.1742.86%
Bicycle theft100.0942.86%
Robbery90.090.00%
Possession of weapons60.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 352 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3528.382.33%
Anti-social behaviour1053.226.06%
Criminal damage and arson910.96-2.15%
Public order850.830.00%
Other theft590.7822.92%
Shoplifting580.54-14.71%
Vehicle crime530.53-23.19%
Drugs330.4832.00%
Burglary290.30-25.64%
Other crime230.26-17.86%
Robbery90.2180.00%
Bicycle theft70.08-22.22%
Theft from the person70.060.00%
Possession of weapons60.06-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 344 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3448.4813.91%
Anti-social behaviour993.1415.12%
Criminal damage and arson930.9014.81%
Public order850.857.59%
Vehicle crime690.7843.75%
Shoplifting680.631.49%
Other theft480.622.13%
Burglary390.44-18.75%
Other crime280.36115.38%
Drugs250.2666.67%
Possession of weapons90.2350.00%
Bicycle theft90.08-10.00%
Theft from the person70.0875.00%
Robbery50.06-54.55%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 302 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3027.46-7.65%
Anti-social behaviour862.766.17%
Criminal damage and arson810.79-8.99%
Public order790.74-14.13%
Shoplifting670.723.08%
Vehicle crime480.610.00%
Burglary480.442.13%
Other theft470.44-16.07%
Drugs150.43-31.82%
Other crime130.1430.00%
Robbery110.12175.00%
Bicycle theft100.1025.00%
Possession of weapons60.09-33.33%
Theft from the person40.0533.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 327 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3277.874.81%
Public order922.9917.95%
Criminal damage and arson890.8448.33%
Anti-social behaviour810.8126.56%
Shoplifting650.7441.30%
Other theft560.591.82%
Vehicle crime480.51-7.69%
Burglary470.44-2.08%
Drugs220.434.76%
Other crime100.20-37.50%
Possession of weapons90.0950.00%
Bicycle theft80.0860.00%
Robbery40.07-20.00%
Theft from the person30.04-40.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 312 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3127.06-12.11%
Public order782.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour640.714.92%
Criminal damage and arson600.58-15.49%
Other theft550.55-5.17%
Vehicle crime520.50-26.76%
Burglary480.489.09%
Shoplifting460.44-41.03%
Drugs210.42-19.23%
Other crime160.19-5.88%
Possession of weapons60.15100.00%
Theft from the person50.0525.00%
Bicycle theft50.05-37.50%
Robbery50.05-16.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 355 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3558.0416.78%
Public order783.24-7.14%
Shoplifting780.71105.26%
Criminal damage and arson710.7114.52%
Vehicle crime710.6529.09%
Anti-social behaviour610.6517.31%
Other theft580.563.57%
Burglary440.534.76%
Drugs260.408.33%
Other crime170.2430.77%
Bicycle theft80.1660.00%
Robbery60.0750.00%
Theft from the person40.0533.33%
Possession of weapons30.04-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 304 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3046.83-12.39%
Public order842.7816.67%
Criminal damage and arson620.77-18.42%
Other theft560.57-6.67%
Vehicle crime550.5130.95%
Anti-social behaviour520.50-43.48%
Burglary420.4813.51%
Shoplifting380.38-11.63%
Drugs240.350.00%
Other crime130.220.00%
Possession of weapons60.12-53.85%
Bicycle theft50.0525.00%
Robbery40.05-60.00%
Theft from the person30.04-40.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 347 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3477.66-1.42%
Anti-social behaviour923.1748.39%
Criminal damage and arson760.84-13.64%
Public order720.69-25.77%
Other theft600.6615.38%
Shoplifting430.5513.16%
Vehicle crime420.39-34.38%
Burglary370.3815.62%
Drugs240.34-11.11%
Possession of weapons130.2244.44%
Other crime130.120.00%
Robbery100.1242.86%
Theft from the person50.090.00%
Bicycle theft40.05-20.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 352 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3527.780.00%
Public order973.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson880.890.00%
Vehicle crime640.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour620.580.00%
Other theft520.570.00%
Shoplifting380.480.00%
Burglary320.350.00%
Drugs270.290.00%
Other crime130.250.00%
Possession of weapons90.120.00%
Robbery70.080.00%
Bicycle theft50.060.00%
Theft from the person50.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3946 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 328.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 355 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024289
August 2024323
July 2024339
June 2024352
May 2024344
April 2024302
March 2024327
February 2024312
January 2024355
December 2023304
November 2023347
October 2023352

A total of 1093 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024133
August 2024131
July 2024127
June 2024105
May 202499
April 202486
March 202481
February 202464
January 202461
December 202352
November 202392
October 202362

A total of 965 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202475
July 2024103
June 202491
May 202493
April 202481
March 202489
February 202460
January 202471
December 202362
November 202376
October 202388

A total of 654 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202446
July 202452
June 202453
May 202469
April 202448
March 202448
February 202452
January 202471
December 202355
November 202342
October 202364

A total of 1013 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202491
July 202491
June 202485
May 202485
April 202479
March 202492
February 202478
January 202478
December 202384
November 202372
October 202397

A total of 697 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202461
July 202448
June 202458
May 202468
April 202467
March 202465
February 202446
January 202478
December 202338
November 202343
October 202338

A total of 62 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 202410
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20249
June 20249
May 20245
April 202411
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 644 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202451
July 202446
June 202459
May 202448
April 202447
March 202456
February 202455
January 202458
December 202356
November 202360
October 202352

A total of 479 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202436
July 202428
June 202429
May 202439
April 202448
March 202447
February 202448
January 202444
December 202342
November 202337
October 202332

A total of 292 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202420
July 202419
June 202433
May 202425
April 202415
March 202422
February 202421
January 202426
December 202324
November 202324
October 202327

A total of 212 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202412
July 202429
June 202423
May 202428
April 202413
March 202410
February 202416
January 202417
December 202313
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 92 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 20246
March 20249
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 94 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202410
June 20247
May 20249
April 202410
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gardenfield Road
    Total20
    Shoplifting20
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Burglary4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Thurcaston Road
    Total18
    Shoplifting16
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting9
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 7. Wolsey Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Devonshire Road
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Langley Gardens
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Checkland Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Law Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Moores Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Rushey Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Goddards Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Oronsay Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Wheatland Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Felstead Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Hayden Close
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Sudeley Avenue
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Baseball Walk
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Tiverton Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Gipsy Lane
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Dunbar Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Ashfield Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 26. Balisfire Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Coalbourn Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sutton Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Dalkeith Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
  • 30. Westmoreland Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1