LE9 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE9

LE9, Blaby has recorded a total of 397 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.01 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LE9 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LE9, encompassing approximately 66008 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (150) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (69) incidents (68.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (41) incidents (7.89% increase)

LE9 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Centurion Drive with total crimes: 7

LE9 Crime Map

Postcodes in LE9

The postcode district are associated with the LE9, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LE9 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 150 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1506.013.45%
Anti-social behaviour692.2768.29%
Criminal damage and arson411.057.89%
Burglary330.6243.48%
Public order320.506.67%
Vehicle crime240.48-17.24%
Other theft190.36-42.42%
Drugs90.2980.00%
Shoplifting80.14-33.33%
Other crime60.12-33.33%
Theft from the person30.09200.00%
Possession of weapons20.05-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1455.612.84%
Anti-social behaviour412.20-4.65%
Criminal damage and arson380.6246.15%
Other theft330.5873.68%
Public order300.507.14%
Vehicle crime290.4552.63%
Burglary230.4443.75%
Shoplifting120.35-14.29%
Other crime90.180.00%
Drugs50.14-16.67%
Possession of weapons30.08-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-50.00%
Theft from the person10.02-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.017.63%
Anti-social behaviour432.14115.00%
Public order280.6512.00%
Criminal damage and arson260.428.33%
Vehicle crime190.39-34.48%
Other theft190.29-20.83%
Burglary160.29-11.11%
Shoplifting140.24-46.15%
Other crime90.2112.50%
Drugs60.1420.00%
Possession of weapons40.09300.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.03100.00%
Robbery20.03100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.74-9.66%
Vehicle crime291.98123.08%
Shoplifting260.44100.00%
Public order250.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson240.38-20.00%
Other theft240.36-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour200.36-45.95%
Burglary180.3063.64%
Other crime80.27-33.33%
Drugs50.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-50.00%
Robbery10.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.02-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1454.897.41%
Anti-social behaviour372.2042.31%
Criminal damage and arson300.56-6.25%
Other theft250.45127.27%
Public order250.384.17%
Shoplifting130.380.00%
Vehicle crime130.20-27.78%
Other crime120.2033.33%
Burglary110.18-59.26%
Drugs50.170.00%
Possession of weapons40.08300.00%
Bicycle theft20.06100.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1354.5910.66%
Criminal damage and arson322.0523.08%
Burglary270.488.00%
Anti-social behaviour260.41136.36%
Public order240.394.35%
Vehicle crime180.36-41.94%
Shoplifting130.27160.00%
Other theft110.20-47.62%
Other crime90.1728.57%
Drugs50.1466.67%
Possession of weapons10.08-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.02-50.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.2410.91%
Vehicle crime311.856.90%
Criminal damage and arson260.47-10.34%
Burglary250.39-16.67%
Public order230.3843.75%
Other theft210.35-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour110.32-35.29%
Other crime70.17-12.50%
Shoplifting50.11-28.57%
Drugs30.080.00%
Theft from the person20.050.00%
Bicycle theft20.030.00%
Possession of weapons20.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1104.24-25.68%
Burglary301.67100.00%
Other theft290.453.57%
Criminal damage and arson290.4452.63%
Vehicle crime290.4411.54%
Anti-social behaviour170.4488.89%
Public order160.26-11.11%
Other crime80.2433.33%
Shoplifting70.1275.00%
Drugs30.11-50.00%
Robbery20.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1484.2728.70%
Other theft282.24-15.15%
Vehicle crime260.42-10.34%
Criminal damage and arson190.39-36.67%
Public order180.29-35.71%
Burglary150.2725.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.23-30.77%
Other crime60.14-40.00%
Drugs60.09500.00%
Shoplifting40.09-20.00%
Robbery20.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1154.26-20.14%
Other theft331.746.45%
Criminal damage and arson300.50-3.23%
Vehicle crime290.450.00%
Public order280.44-34.88%
Anti-social behaviour130.42-48.00%
Burglary120.20-7.69%
Other crime100.1842.86%
Shoplifting50.1525.00%
Possession of weapons30.0850.00%
Drugs10.05-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1445.0418.03%
Public order432.1859.26%
Other theft310.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.47-3.12%
Vehicle crime290.4761.11%
Anti-social behaviour250.44-16.67%
Burglary130.38-31.58%
Other crime70.20-12.50%
Drugs40.1133.33%
Shoplifting40.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.59-15.86%
Criminal damage and arson321.85-20.00%
Other theft310.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour300.4725.00%
Public order270.45-40.00%
Burglary190.4111.76%
Vehicle crime180.2912.50%
Other crime80.27166.67%
Shoplifting40.12100.00%
Drugs30.06-57.14%
Theft from the person30.0550.00%
Possession of weapons20.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.03100.00%
Robbery20.030.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1455.140.00%
Public order452.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson400.680.00%
Other theft310.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour240.470.00%
Burglary170.360.00%
Vehicle crime160.260.00%
Drugs70.240.00%
Possession of weapons40.110.00%
Other crime30.060.00%
Theft from the person20.050.00%
Robbery20.030.00%
Shoplifting20.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 365 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202469
June 202441
May 202443
April 202420
March 202437
February 202426
January 202411
December 202317
November 20239
October 202313
September 202325
August 202330
July 202324

A total of 364 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202432
June 202430
May 202428
April 202425
March 202425
February 202424
January 202423
December 202316
November 202318
October 202328
September 202343
August 202327
July 202345

A total of 1753 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 134.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024150
June 2024145
May 2024141
April 2024131
March 2024145
February 2024135
January 2024122
December 2023110
November 2023148
October 2023115
September 2023144
August 2023122
July 2023145

A total of 335 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202433
May 202419
April 202424
March 202425
February 202411
January 202421
December 202329
November 202328
October 202333
September 202331
August 202331
July 202331

A total of 259 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202433
June 202423
May 202416
April 202418
March 202411
February 202427
January 202425
December 202330
November 202315
October 202312
September 202313
August 202319
July 202317

A total of 310 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202429
May 202419
April 202429
March 202413
February 202418
January 202431
December 202329
November 202326
October 202329
September 202329
August 202318
July 202316

A total of 398 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202441
June 202438
May 202426
April 202424
March 202430
February 202432
January 202426
December 202329
November 202319
October 202330
September 202331
August 202332
July 202340

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202412
May 202414
April 202426
March 202413
February 202413
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 102 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20249
May 20249
April 20248
March 202412
February 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 202310
September 20237
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
August 20232
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE9 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Centurion Drive
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Barons Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Townend Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. The Hollow
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Salt'S Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Meadow Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kirkby Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Pougher Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Aston Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Balmoral Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 16. Edinburgh Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Bardon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Park Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Stanton Lane
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Lady Leys
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 21. Waters End
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 22. New Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Newlands Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Rossendale Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Melton Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 26. Westfield Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bradgate Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Oaklands Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Winston Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 30. The Orchard
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1