VANCOUVER ROAD, LE1 2GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE1 2GB

VANCOUVER ROAD, LE1 2GB, Leicester has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.40 per 1,000 population. This LE1 2GB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE1 postcode area, which has experienced 807 crimes and a crime rate of 41.71 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE1 2GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE1 2GB, encompassing approximately 5223 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE1 2GB area, explore the LE1 2GB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)

LE1 2GB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gower Street with total crimes: 13
  • Gibbons Close with total crimes: 5
  • Dysart Way with total crimes: 4

VANCOUVER ROAD, LE1 2GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.40-6.67%
Public order145.36-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour102.68-41.18%
Other theft51.91-44.44%
Vehicle crime20.96-33.33%
Shoplifting20.38100.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.4236.36%
Anti-social behaviour175.7488.89%
Public order163.2560.00%
Other theft93.0628.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.7240.00%
Vehicle crime31.340.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Shoplifting10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.190.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.63-38.89%
Public order104.2125.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.91-10.00%
Other theft71.72-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.34-28.57%
Shoplifting30.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-50.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.19-66.67%
Drugs10.19-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.6116.13%
Anti-social behaviour106.890.00%
Other theft81.91-42.86%
Public order81.53-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.530.00%
Vehicle crime61.3450.00%
Shoplifting41.15-66.67%
Other crime30.77200.00%
Drugs30.57-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.5750.00%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.536.90%
Other theft145.9340.00%
Shoplifting122.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.3066.67%
Public order101.9111.11%
Drugs71.91600.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.3475.00%
Vehicle crime41.340.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.19-66.67%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.7038.10%
Shoplifting125.55200.00%
Other theft102.30100.00%
Public order91.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.72-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1533.33%
Possession of weapons30.77200.00%
Robbery30.57200.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.19-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.44-32.26%
Anti-social behaviour104.0242.86%
Public order91.91-30.77%
Other theft51.7225.00%
Shoplifting40.960.00%
Bicycle theft40.77100.00%
Drugs40.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-25.00%
Burglary20.57-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Robbery10.19-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.55-3.12%
Public order135.9318.18%
Anti-social behaviour72.4940.00%
Vehicle crime51.34150.00%
Burglary50.96150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96-42.86%
Other theft40.77-69.23%
Robbery30.7750.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-66.67%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.04-11.11%
Other theft136.13333.33%
Public order112.4937.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.1140.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.34-61.54%
Shoplifting50.96150.00%
Drugs40.96-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.77200.00%
Bicycle theft20.57-33.33%
Burglary20.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-60.00%
Robbery20.38100.00%
Theft from the person10.38-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.42-12.20%
Anti-social behaviour136.8944.44%
Public order82.4914.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.530.00%
Vehicle crime50.96150.00%
Drugs50.96150.00%
Burglary40.960.00%
Other theft30.77-57.14%
Theft from the person30.57-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.57200.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.38-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.8536.67%
Anti-social behaviour97.850.00%
Other theft71.72250.00%
Public order71.3416.67%
Shoplifting51.34150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.96-16.67%
Theft from the person40.96100.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-60.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Robbery20.38-50.00%
Drugs20.38-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.19-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.740.00%
Drugs81.720.00%
Public order61.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.150.00%
Vehicle crime51.150.00%
Bicycle theft40.960.00%
Robbery40.770.00%
Possession of weapons30.770.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202416
June 202410
May 20248
April 202410
March 20249
February 20249
January 202413
December 202311
November 20238
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 202430
June 202422
May 202436
April 202431
March 202429
February 202421
January 202431
December 202332
November 202336
October 202341
September 202330

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202417
June 20249
May 202410
April 202410
March 20246
February 202410
January 20247
December 20235
November 202313
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 202414
March 202410
February 20245
January 20244
December 202313
November 20233
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 202412
March 202412
February 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Gower Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Gibbons Close
    Total5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Dysart Way
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stubbs Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Munnings Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Montreal Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Chester Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Garfield Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Redpath Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Arnold Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 13. Calgary Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Woodboy Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Abbey Park Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Taylor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Junction Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Monckton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Manitoba Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Ontario Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Christow Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Yukon Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Ottawa Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. St Matthews Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Gas Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Charter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Memory Lane
    Total1
    Public order1