LE1 2AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE1 2AW

LE1 2AW, Leicester has recorded a total of 303 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.10 per 1,000 population. This LE1 2AW 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 2AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE1 2AW, encompassing approximately 5498 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE1 2AW area, explore the LE1 2AW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LE1 2AW area, visit the LE1 2AW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (-29.89% decrease)
  • Other theft: (43) incidents (53.57% increase)
  • Public order: (42) incidents (16.67% increase)

LE1 2AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 38
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 30
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26

LE1 2AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6155.10-29.89%
Other theft4311.0953.57%
Public order427.8216.67%
Shoplifting417.642.50%
Vehicle crime367.46157.14%
Criminal damage and arson266.5585.71%
Anti-social behaviour164.73-44.83%
Drugs102.91-28.57%
Theft from the person81.820.00%
Other crime51.450.00%
Possession of weapons40.91100.00%
Bicycle theft40.73-42.86%
Robbery40.73100.00%
Burglary30.73-40.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8752.922.35%
Shoplifting4015.8237.93%
Public order367.27-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour296.55-43.14%
Other theft285.2716.67%
Criminal damage and arson145.09-26.32%
Vehicle crime142.55-30.00%
Drugs142.5527.27%
Theft from the person82.550.00%
Bicycle theft71.45-56.25%
Burglary51.27-37.50%
Other crime50.91150.00%
Robbery20.91-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.36-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8558.74-21.30%
Anti-social behaviour5115.46112.50%
Public order399.272.63%
Shoplifting297.09-21.62%
Other theft245.27-31.43%
Vehicle crime204.3681.82%
Criminal damage and arson193.6418.75%
Bicycle theft163.4660.00%
Drugs112.9110.00%
Burglary82.00100.00%
Theft from the person81.45-20.00%
Robbery71.450.00%
Possession of weapons41.270.00%
Other crime20.73-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10856.92-6.90%
Public order3819.64-17.39%
Shoplifting376.915.71%
Other theft356.736.06%
Anti-social behaviour246.36-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson164.3623.08%
Vehicle crime112.91-21.43%
Theft from the person102.000.00%
Drugs101.82-9.09%
Bicycle theft101.82-28.57%
Robbery71.8216.67%
Burglary41.27100.00%
Other crime30.73-40.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11660.7454.67%
Public order4621.09-20.69%
Shoplifting358.3712.90%
Other theft336.36-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour286.00-9.68%
Bicycle theft145.0975.00%
Vehicle crime142.55-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson132.55-27.78%
Drugs112.36-35.29%
Theft from the person102.0025.00%
Robbery61.820.00%
Other crime51.0966.67%
Burglary20.91-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7558.19-18.48%
Public order5813.6487.10%
Other theft3610.5524.14%
Anti-social behaviour316.55-8.82%
Shoplifting315.64-26.19%
Criminal damage and arson185.64-28.00%
Vehicle crime183.2712.50%
Drugs173.27240.00%
Burglary93.0912.50%
Bicycle theft81.6414.29%
Theft from the person81.45100.00%
Robbery61.45-40.00%
Other crime31.09-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.55-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9256.74-3.16%
Shoplifting4216.7316.67%
Anti-social behaviour347.64-30.61%
Public order316.18-26.19%
Other theft295.6411.54%
Criminal damage and arson255.2747.06%
Vehicle crime164.5577.78%
Robbery102.91150.00%
Burglary81.8214.29%
Bicycle theft71.45-36.36%
Drugs51.270.00%
Other crime50.9166.67%
Possession of weapons40.91300.00%
Theft from the person40.73-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9556.92-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour4917.2896.00%
Public order428.917.69%
Shoplifting367.6480.00%
Other theft266.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson174.730.00%
Bicycle theft113.0957.14%
Vehicle crime92.00-47.06%
Theft from the person81.64-11.11%
Burglary71.45-53.33%
Drugs51.27-28.57%
Robbery40.91-20.00%
Other crime30.7350.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10053.28-15.25%
Public order3918.19-11.36%
Other theft267.09-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour254.734.17%
Shoplifting204.55-39.39%
Vehicle crime173.64183.33%
Criminal damage and arson173.0921.43%
Burglary153.0987.50%
Theft from the person92.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft71.640.00%
Drugs71.27-22.22%
Robbery51.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons40.91-33.33%
Other crime20.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11861.6573.53%
Public order4421.4612.82%
Other theft408.0033.33%
Shoplifting337.273.12%
Anti-social behaviour246.0026.32%
Theft from the person184.36350.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.27-22.22%
Robbery102.55150.00%
Drugs91.82-25.00%
Burglary81.6433.33%
Bicycle theft71.4575.00%
Vehicle crime61.27-25.00%
Possession of weapons61.09-14.29%
Other crime21.09-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6846.19-39.29%
Public order3912.3711.43%
Shoplifting327.09-33.33%
Other theft305.82-26.83%
Anti-social behaviour195.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson183.46-14.29%
Drugs123.2750.00%
Vehicle crime82.18-11.11%
Possession of weapons71.4516.67%
Burglary61.2750.00%
Theft from the person41.09-77.78%
Bicycle theft40.73-50.00%
Robbery40.730.00%
Other crime30.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11261.100.00%
Shoplifting4820.370.00%
Other theft418.730.00%
Public order357.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson216.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.820.00%
Theft from the person183.460.00%
Vehicle crime93.270.00%
Drugs81.640.00%
Bicycle theft81.450.00%
Possession of weapons61.450.00%
Robbery41.090.00%
Burglary40.730.00%
Other crime30.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 424 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202440
July 202429
June 202437
May 202435
April 202431
March 202442
February 202436
January 202420
December 202333
November 202332
October 202348

A total of 489 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202436
July 202439
June 202438
May 202446
April 202458
March 202431
February 202442
January 202439
December 202344
November 202339
October 202335

A total of 218 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202414
July 202419
June 202416
May 202413
April 202418
March 202425
February 202417
January 202417
December 202314
November 202318
October 202321

A total of 349 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202429
July 202451
June 202424
May 202428
April 202431
March 202434
February 202449
January 202425
December 202324
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 391 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202428
July 202424
June 202435
May 202433
April 202436
March 202429
February 202426
January 202426
December 202340
November 202330
October 202341

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 1117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202487
July 202485
June 2024108
May 2024116
April 202475
March 202492
February 202495
January 2024100
December 2023118
November 202368
October 2023112

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 202415
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 119 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202411
June 202410
May 202411
April 202417
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 178 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202414
July 202420
June 202411
May 202414
April 202418
March 202416
February 20249
January 202417
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 113 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 202410
April 20248
March 20244
February 20248
January 20249
December 202318
November 20234
October 202318

A total of 103 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202416
June 202410
May 202414
April 20248
March 20247
February 202411
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 202410
February 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 20234
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE1 2AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total38
    Shoplifting21
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total30
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total26
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime4
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Police Station
    Total17
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Gower Street
    Total12
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Yeoman Lane
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Clyde Street
    Total9
    Vehicle crime6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Granby Place
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Abbey Street
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Orchard Street
    Total6
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Vestry Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Manitoba Road
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wimbledon Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Camden Street
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 19. Wilton Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Sandacre Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Samuel Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Russell Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. St Matthews Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Clarence Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Morledge Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Arnold Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Ontario Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 29. Christow Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Toronto Close
    Total2
    Drugs2