LE4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4

LE4, Leicester has recorded a total of 917 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.38 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (339) incidents (-3.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (127) incidents (20.95% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (103) incidents (13.19% increase)

LE4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 38
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Thurcaston Road with total crimes: 14

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 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 offences3527.78-0.56%
Public order973.2214.12%
Criminal damage and arson880.896.02%
Vehicle crime640.8020.75%
Anti-social behaviour620.58-23.46%
Other theft520.5733.33%
Shoplifting380.48-15.56%
Burglary320.356.67%
Drugs270.29-3.57%
Other crime130.2544.44%
Possession of weapons90.120.00%
Robbery70.0816.67%
Bicycle theft50.060.00%
Theft from the person50.05150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 354 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3547.572.31%
Public order853.23-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson830.78-11.70%
Anti-social behaviour810.76-1.22%
Vehicle crime530.74-26.39%
Shoplifting450.48-6.25%
Other theft390.41-47.30%
Burglary300.3615.38%
Drugs280.2740.00%
Other crime90.26-47.06%
Possession of weapons90.0850.00%
Robbery60.08-53.85%
Bicycle theft50.05-50.00%
Theft from the person20.05-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 346 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3468.350.00%
Public order1003.16-6.54%
Criminal damage and arson940.91-17.54%
Anti-social behaviour820.86-22.64%
Other theft740.7523.33%
Vehicle crime720.689.09%
Shoplifting480.66-15.79%
Burglary260.44-40.91%
Drugs200.24-39.39%
Other crime170.18-26.09%
Robbery130.1630.00%
Bicycle theft100.1242.86%
Possession of weapons60.09-53.85%
Theft from the person60.05-14.29%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 346 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3469.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson1143.160.00%
Public order1071.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour1060.980.00%
Vehicle crime660.970.00%
Other theft600.600.00%
Shoplifting570.550.00%
Burglary440.520.00%
Drugs330.400.00%
Other crime230.300.00%
Possession of weapons130.210.00%
Robbery100.120.00%
Theft from the person70.090.00%
Bicycle theft70.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 85.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024103
June 202491
May 202493
April 202481
March 202489
February 202460
January 202471
December 202362
November 202376
October 202388
September 202383
August 202394
July 2023114

A total of 4380 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 336.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 355 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024339
June 2024352
May 2024344
April 2024302
March 2024327
February 2024312
January 2024355
December 2023304
November 2023347
October 2023352
September 2023354
August 2023346
July 2023346

A total of 68 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 1133 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 87.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202491
June 202485
May 202485
April 202479
March 202492
February 202478
January 202478
December 202384
November 202372
October 202397
September 202385
August 2023100
July 2023107

A total of 745 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202452
June 202453
May 202469
April 202448
March 202448
February 202452
January 202471
December 202355
November 202342
October 202364
September 202353
August 202372
July 202366

A total of 1098 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 84.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024127
June 2024105
May 202499
April 202486
March 202481
February 202464
January 202461
December 202352
November 202392
October 202362
September 202381
August 202382
July 2023106

A total of 699 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202448
June 202458
May 202468
April 202467
March 202465
February 202446
January 202478
December 202338
November 202343
October 202338
September 202345
August 202348
July 202357

A total of 224 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202429
June 202423
May 202428
April 202413
March 202410
February 202416
January 202417
December 202313
November 202313
October 202313
September 20239
August 202317
July 202323

A total of 317 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202433
May 202425
April 202415
March 202422
February 202421
January 202426
December 202324
November 202324
October 202327
September 202328
August 202320
July 202333

A total of 494 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202429
May 202439
April 202448
March 202447
February 202448
January 202444
December 202342
November 202337
October 202332
September 202330
August 202326
July 202344

A total of 99 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20249
May 20245
April 202411
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 20237
September 20236
August 202313
July 202310

A total of 710 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202446
June 202459
May 202448
April 202447
March 202456
February 202455
January 202458
December 202356
November 202360
October 202352
September 202339
August 202374
July 202360

A total of 101 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 20249
April 202410
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235
August 202310
July 20237

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total38
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Thurcaston Road
    Total14
    Shoplifting5
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Checkland Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 7. Milton Crescent
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Colsterdale Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Devonshire Road
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Langley Gardens
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Portmore Close
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. Oronsay Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Kinley Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Home Farm Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Wheatland Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Rosedale Avenue
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Newington Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Sutton Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Wheat Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Kipling Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Baxters Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Linney Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Balisfire Grove
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Pitchens Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Mottisford Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 26. Allington Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Dingley Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 29. Flax Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 30. Charnwood Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting5