LE1 1AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE1 1AJ

LE1 1AJ, Leicester has recorded a total of 422 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 87.95 per 1,000 population. This LE1 1AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE1 postcode area, which has experienced 830 crimes and a crime rate of 42.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE1 1AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE1 1AJ, encompassing approximately 4797 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE1 1AJ area, explore the LE1 1AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (-19.83% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (69) incidents (6.15% increase)
  • Public order: (61) incidents (27.08% increase)

LE1 1AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 49
  • East Gates with total crimes: 44
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 32

LE1 1AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9387.95-19.83%
Shoplifting6919.386.15%
Public order6114.3827.08%
Other theft4812.7123.08%
Vehicle crime4310.00186.67%
Criminal damage and arson338.9683.33%
Anti-social behaviour296.88-32.56%
Theft from the person116.0422.22%
Drugs102.29-44.44%
Robbery82.0833.33%
Burglary51.67-50.00%
Other crime41.04-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.83-55.56%
Possession of weapons40.830.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11684.62-14.71%
Shoplifting6524.1816.07%
Public order4813.55-18.64%
Anti-social behaviour4310.00-34.85%
Other theft398.96-9.30%
Criminal damage and arson188.13-30.77%
Drugs183.750.00%
Vehicle crime153.75-31.82%
Burglary103.13-9.09%
Theft from the person92.08-10.00%
Bicycle theft91.88-52.63%
Robbery61.88-50.00%
Other crime61.2550.00%
Possession of weapons41.25-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136102.54-2.86%
Anti-social behaviour6628.3565.00%
Public order5913.769.26%
Shoplifting5612.30-9.68%
Other theft4311.6710.26%
Criminal damage and arson268.9636.84%
Vehicle crime225.42144.44%
Bicycle theft194.5990.00%
Drugs183.9628.57%
Robbery123.7550.00%
Burglary112.5057.14%
Possession of weapons102.29900.00%
Theft from the person102.08-33.33%
Other crime42.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14087.952.19%
Shoplifting6229.1814.81%
Public order5412.92-19.40%
Anti-social behaviour4011.25-2.44%
Other theft398.34-11.36%
Criminal damage and arson198.13-5.00%
Theft from the person153.96-6.25%
Drugs143.1327.27%
Bicycle theft102.92-37.50%
Vehicle crime92.08-35.71%
Robbery81.8833.33%
Burglary71.6775.00%
Other crime41.46-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13791.0831.73%
Public order6728.551.52%
Shoplifting5413.96-14.29%
Other theft4411.257.32%
Anti-social behaviour419.17-2.38%
Criminal damage and arson208.550.00%
Bicycle theft164.1760.00%
Theft from the person163.3323.08%
Vehicle crime143.33-12.50%
Drugs112.92-52.17%
Other crime62.290.00%
Robbery61.25-25.00%
Burglary41.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.83-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10488.79-14.75%
Public order6621.6832.00%
Shoplifting6313.76-14.86%
Anti-social behaviour4213.13-22.22%
Other theft418.75-2.38%
Drugs238.55228.57%
Criminal damage and arson204.79-42.86%
Vehicle crime164.170.00%
Theft from the person133.3385.71%
Burglary122.71-14.29%
Bicycle theft102.5025.00%
Robbery82.08-27.27%
Other crime61.670.00%
Possession of weapons21.25-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12294.210.83%
Shoplifting7425.4332.14%
Anti-social behaviour5415.42-14.29%
Public order5011.25-18.03%
Other theft4210.4216.67%
Criminal damage and arson358.7566.67%
Vehicle crime167.2960.00%
Burglary143.3327.27%
Robbery112.92120.00%
Bicycle theft82.29-20.00%
Drugs71.67-12.50%
Theft from the person71.46-30.00%
Possession of weapons61.46200.00%
Other crime61.2550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12187.12-18.24%
Anti-social behaviour6325.2228.57%
Public order6113.137.02%
Shoplifting5612.71-8.20%
Other theft3611.675.88%
Criminal damage and arson217.505.00%
Burglary114.38-42.11%
Bicycle theft102.29100.00%
Theft from the person102.08-16.67%
Vehicle crime102.08-33.33%
Drugs82.08-33.33%
Robbery51.67-37.50%
Other crime41.0433.33%
Possession of weapons20.83-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14893.58-13.45%
Shoplifting6130.85-1.61%
Public order5712.71-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour4911.8816.67%
Other theft3410.21-50.72%
Criminal damage and arson207.09-31.03%
Burglary194.1772.73%
Vehicle crime153.96114.29%
Theft from the person123.13-40.00%
Drugs122.50-7.69%
Robbery82.50-38.46%
Possession of weapons61.670.00%
Bicycle theft51.25-44.44%
Other crime31.0450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences171109.0147.41%
Public order6935.6415.00%
Other theft6914.3853.33%
Shoplifting6214.38-6.06%
Anti-social behaviour4212.927.69%
Criminal damage and arson298.75-6.45%
Theft from the person206.04100.00%
Drugs134.17-31.58%
Robbery132.7185.71%
Burglary112.7110.00%
Bicycle theft92.2950.00%
Vehicle crime71.88-12.50%
Possession of weapons61.46-25.00%
Other crime21.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11689.41-26.11%
Shoplifting6624.18-15.38%
Public order6013.7613.21%
Other theft4512.51-2.17%
Anti-social behaviour399.3818.18%
Criminal damage and arson318.1319.23%
Drugs196.4672.73%
Theft from the person103.96-50.00%
Burglary102.080.00%
Vehicle crime82.08-27.27%
Possession of weapons81.67-11.11%
Robbery71.670.00%
Bicycle theft61.46-50.00%
Other crime41.2533.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15799.210.00%
Shoplifting7832.720.00%
Public order5316.260.00%
Other theft4611.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour339.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson266.880.00%
Theft from the person205.420.00%
Bicycle theft124.170.00%
Drugs112.500.00%
Vehicle crime112.290.00%
Burglary102.290.00%
Possession of weapons92.080.00%
Robbery71.880.00%
Other crime31.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 705 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202448
July 202459
June 202454
May 202467
April 202466
March 202450
February 202461
January 202457
December 202369
November 202360
October 202353

A total of 766 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202465
July 202456
June 202462
May 202454
April 202463
March 202474
February 202456
January 202461
December 202362
November 202366
October 202378

A total of 298 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202418
July 202426
June 202419
May 202420
April 202420
March 202435
February 202421
January 202420
December 202329
November 202331
October 202326

A total of 1561 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 130.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 2024116
July 2024136
June 2024140
May 2024137
April 2024104
March 2024122
February 2024121
January 2024148
December 2023171
November 2023116
October 2023157

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 186 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202415
July 202422
June 20249
May 202414
April 202416
March 202416
February 202410
January 202415
December 20237
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 526 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202439
July 202443
June 202439
May 202444
April 202441
March 202442
February 202436
January 202434
December 202369
November 202345
October 202346

A total of 541 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202443
July 202466
June 202440
May 202441
April 202442
March 202454
February 202463
January 202449
December 202342
November 202339
October 202333

A total of 164 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202418
June 202414
May 202411
April 202423
March 20247
February 20248
January 202412
December 202313
November 202319
October 202311

A total of 153 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202410
June 202415
May 202416
April 202413
March 20247
February 202410
January 202412
December 202320
November 202310
October 202320

A total of 118 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202419
June 202410
May 202416
April 202410
March 20248
February 202410
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202410
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 99 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202412
June 20248
May 20246
April 20248
March 202411
February 20245
January 20248
December 202313
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 124 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202411
June 20247
May 20244
April 202412
March 202414
February 202411
January 202419
December 202311
November 202310
October 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE1 1AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total49
    Shoplifting21
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 2. East Gates
    Total44
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Shoplifting10
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total32
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total27
    Shoplifting10
    Vehicle crime5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Police Station
    Total17
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 6. St James Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Fox Lane
    Total16
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total14
    Public order5
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Granby Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Market Place Approach
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Gower Street
    Total12
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Yeoman Lane
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Horsefair Street
    Total11
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. New Bond Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting10
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Clyde Street
    Total9
    Vehicle crime6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 16. Belvoir Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Granby Place
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Church Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Northampton Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Abbey Street
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Campbell Street
    Total8
    Vehicle crime6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Vestry Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Northampton Square
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 24. York Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Wimbledon Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Camden Street
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 27. Wilton Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Sandacre Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Samuel Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. St Matthews Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1