LE1 1SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE1 1SA

LE1 1SA, Leicester has recorded a total of 379 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 88.30 per 1,000 population. This LE1 1SA 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 1SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE1 1SA, encompassing approximately 4292 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (58) incidents (5.45% increase)
  • Other theft: (45) incidents (36.36% increase)

LE1 1SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 48
  • East Gates with total crimes: 44
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22

LE1 1SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8488.30-12.50%
Shoplifting5819.575.45%
Other theft4513.5136.36%
Public order4410.4812.82%
Vehicle crime4410.25175.00%
Criminal damage and arson3110.2572.22%
Anti-social behaviour297.22-35.56%
Theft from the person116.7610.00%
Drugs82.56-46.67%
Robbery81.8614.29%
Burglary61.86-40.00%
Other crime41.400.00%
Bicycle theft40.93-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.930.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9683.40-21.31%
Shoplifting5522.3734.15%
Anti-social behaviour4512.81-27.42%
Public order3910.48-22.00%
Other theft339.09-10.81%
Criminal damage and arson187.69-10.00%
Vehicle crime164.19-23.81%
Drugs153.737.14%
Theft from the person103.4925.00%
Burglary102.33-33.33%
Robbery72.33-46.15%
Bicycle theft71.63-65.00%
Other crime41.6333.33%
Possession of weapons30.93-62.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences122101.111.67%
Anti-social behaviour6228.4247.62%
Public order5014.4431.58%
Shoplifting4111.655.13%
Other theft379.5515.62%
Vehicle crime218.62162.50%
Bicycle theft204.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson204.665.26%
Burglary154.66275.00%
Drugs143.4940.00%
Robbery133.26160.00%
Possession of weapons83.03700.00%
Theft from the person81.86-27.27%
Other crime31.86-25.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12079.913.45%
Anti-social behaviour4227.96-4.55%
Shoplifting399.7834.48%
Public order389.09-30.91%
Other theft328.85-3.03%
Criminal damage and arson197.4646.15%
Theft from the person114.43-21.43%
Drugs102.5666.67%
Bicycle theft102.33-28.57%
Vehicle crime82.33-42.86%
Robbery51.86-16.67%
Burglary41.160.00%
Other crime40.93-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11682.2430.34%
Public order5527.0212.24%
Anti-social behaviour4412.81-4.35%
Other theft3310.25-2.94%
Shoplifting297.69-19.44%
Bicycle theft146.76133.33%
Theft from the person143.2640.00%
Vehicle crime143.26-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson133.26-23.53%
Robbery63.030.00%
Drugs61.40-45.45%
Other crime51.40-16.67%
Burglary41.16-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8978.98-20.54%
Public order4920.7311.36%
Anti-social behaviour4611.42-13.21%
Shoplifting3610.72-29.41%
Other theft348.39-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson177.92-46.88%
Vehicle crime163.96-5.88%
Burglary123.73-7.69%
Drugs112.8083.33%
Theft from the person102.56150.00%
Other crime62.3320.00%
Robbery61.40-40.00%
Bicycle theft61.40-14.29%
Possession of weapons11.40-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11292.0221.74%
Anti-social behaviour5326.09-19.70%
Shoplifting5112.3518.60%
Public order4411.88-10.20%
Other theft3610.255.88%
Criminal damage and arson328.3977.78%
Vehicle crime177.4654.55%
Burglary133.9630.00%
Robbery103.03100.00%
Bicycle theft72.330.00%
Drugs61.63-40.00%
Possession of weapons51.4066.67%
Other crime51.1625.00%
Theft from the person41.16-63.64%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9284.57-22.03%
Anti-social behaviour6621.4343.48%
Public order4915.3811.36%
Shoplifting4311.42-2.27%
Other theft3410.02-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson187.920.00%
Theft from the person114.1937.50%
Vehicle crime112.56-21.43%
Drugs102.56-16.67%
Burglary102.33-44.44%
Bicycle theft72.330.00%
Robbery51.63-28.57%
Other crime41.16100.00%
Possession of weapons30.93-40.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11888.76-16.31%
Anti-social behaviour4627.499.52%
Public order4410.72-18.52%
Shoplifting4410.25-6.38%
Other theft3810.25-26.92%
Burglary188.8563.64%
Criminal damage and arson184.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime144.1975.00%
Drugs123.2620.00%
Theft from the person82.80-50.00%
Bicycle theft71.86-22.22%
Robbery71.63-30.00%
Possession of weapons51.63-28.57%
Other crime21.16-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences141101.1128.18%
Public order5432.8514.89%
Other theft5212.5815.56%
Shoplifting4712.1156.67%
Anti-social behaviour4210.95-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson249.78-7.69%
Theft from the person165.59128.57%
Burglary113.7310.00%
Drugs102.56-33.33%
Robbery102.33150.00%
Bicycle theft92.3350.00%
Vehicle crime82.100.00%
Possession of weapons71.860.00%
Other crime31.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11084.80-11.29%
Public order4725.634.44%
Anti-social behaviour4610.9539.39%
Other theft4510.7236.36%
Shoplifting3010.48-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson266.9930.00%
Drugs156.06-25.00%
Burglary103.490.00%
Vehicle crime82.33-20.00%
Possession of weapons71.8616.67%
Theft from the person71.63-22.22%
Bicycle theft61.63-33.33%
Robbery41.40-33.33%
Other crime30.930.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12486.200.00%
Public order4528.890.00%
Shoplifting4210.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour339.780.00%
Other theft337.690.00%
Drugs207.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson204.660.00%
Vehicle crime104.660.00%
Burglary102.330.00%
Theft from the person92.330.00%
Bicycle theft92.100.00%
Possession of weapons62.100.00%
Robbery61.400.00%
Other crime31.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 515 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202455
July 202441
June 202439
May 202429
April 202436
March 202451
February 202443
January 202444
December 202347
November 202330
October 202342

A total of 558 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202439
July 202450
June 202438
May 202455
April 202449
March 202444
February 202449
January 202444
December 202354
November 202347
October 202345

A total of 256 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202418
July 202420
June 202419
May 202413
April 202417
March 202432
February 202418
January 202418
December 202324
November 202326
October 202320

A total of 1324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 202496
July 2024122
June 2024120
May 2024116
April 202489
March 2024112
February 202492
January 2024118
December 2023141
November 2023110
October 2023124

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 187 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202416
July 202421
June 20248
May 202414
April 202416
March 202417
February 202411
January 202414
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 452 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202433
July 202437
June 202432
May 202433
April 202434
March 202436
February 202434
January 202438
December 202352
November 202345
October 202333

A total of 554 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202445
July 202462
June 202442
May 202444
April 202446
March 202453
February 202466
January 202446
December 202342
November 202346
October 202333

A total of 137 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202414
June 202410
May 20246
April 202411
March 20246
February 202410
January 202412
December 202310
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 119 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20248
June 202411
May 202414
April 202410
March 20244
February 202411
January 20248
December 202316
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 87 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202413
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 202410
February 20245
January 20247
December 202310
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 123 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202415
June 20244
May 20244
April 202412
March 202413
February 202410
January 202418
December 202311
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 106 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202420
June 202410
May 202414
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total48
    Shoplifting21
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total22
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime4
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Station Street
    Total18
    Vehicle crime7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. St James Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Fox Lane
    Total16
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total14
    Public order5
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Clyde Street
    Total9
    Vehicle crime6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 15. Belvoir Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Granby Place
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Church Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Northampton Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Campbell Street
    Total8
    Vehicle crime6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Dover Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Vestry Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Northampton Square
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 23. York Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Wimbledon Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Camden Street
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 26. Samuel Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. St Matthews Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Clarence Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Bishop Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1