LEICESTER ROAD, LE12 9DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE12 9DQ

LEICESTER ROAD, LE12 9DQ, Charnwood has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.98 per 1,000 population. This LE12 9DQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE12 postcode area, which has experienced 412 crimes and a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE12 9DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE12 9DQ, encompassing approximately 3415 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LE12 9DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lacey Court with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Wicklow Close with total crimes: 1

LEICESTER ROAD, LE12 9DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.98-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour41.760.00%
Shoplifting41.17300.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.5683.33%
Vehicle crime33.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.56-57.14%
Public order51.76400.00%
Shoplifting41.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.44180.00%
Shoplifting34.10-70.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.93-61.54%
Public order31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-50.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.2030.00%
Shoplifting53.81-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson41.46100.00%
Public order31.170.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.49-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences103.81100.00%
Public order32.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting179.661600.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.98-28.57%
Public order31.46-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-87.50%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson88.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.3416.67%
Public order52.05150.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-25.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.39-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.760.00%
Public order21.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Other theft10.59-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.98-22.22%
Other theft42.050.00%
Public order31.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.030.00%
Public order62.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202411
June 20246
May 202414
April 20245
March 202413
February 202410
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 202410
March 20245
February 202413
January 202417
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20238
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE12 9DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lacey Court
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wicklow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Homeway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Peartree Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Saint Winefride Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. St James Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Saint Botolph Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Brookside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ring Fence
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1