LE1 2GL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE1 2GL

LE1 2GL, Leicester has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.86 per 1,000 population. This LE1 2GL 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 2GL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE1 2GL, encompassing approximately 5264 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)

LE1 2GL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gower Street with total crimes: 12
  • Clyde Street with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

LE1 2GL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.86-7.69%
Vehicle crime134.561200.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.47450.00%
Public order112.09-8.33%
Drugs82.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.520.00%
Other theft41.330.00%
Shoplifting40.7633.33%
Other crime40.760.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Burglary20.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.35-36.59%
Public order124.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.28-50.00%
Other theft41.33-50.00%
Burglary40.760.00%
Shoplifting30.7650.00%
Drugs20.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.5757.69%
Public order187.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.42250.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.66100.00%
Other theft81.5260.00%
Vehicle crime31.520.00%
Drugs30.5750.00%
Shoplifting20.57-33.33%
Theft from the person20.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.11-7.14%
Public order124.9450.00%
Other theft52.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.76-33.33%
Theft from the person30.760.00%
Shoplifting30.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.57-50.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Drugs20.38-33.33%
Other crime10.38-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.20-6.67%
Other theft105.320.00%
Public order81.90-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.52-14.29%
Shoplifting61.14-57.14%
Vehicle crime51.1425.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.95-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.76300.00%
Other crime30.76200.00%
Drugs30.57-57.14%
Robbery20.570.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.67-11.76%
Shoplifting145.70-6.67%
Other theft102.6642.86%
Public order91.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.7175.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.3316.67%
Drugs71.33250.00%
Vehicle crime41.3333.33%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.1054.55%
Shoplifting156.46200.00%
Public order92.8580.00%
Other theft71.7140.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.33-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.1433.33%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%
Drugs20.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.38-33.33%
Robbery20.38100.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.21-37.14%
Anti-social behaviour74.18133.33%
Other theft51.3325.00%
Shoplifting50.950.00%
Public order50.95-61.54%
Drugs40.95300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%
Burglary20.57-66.67%
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 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.632.94%
Public order136.658.33%
Burglary62.47500.00%
Vehicle crime51.1466.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-50.00%
Other theft40.76-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.760.00%
Robbery30.5750.00%
Theft from the person20.57100.00%
Drugs10.38-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.106.25%
Other theft126.46300.00%
Public order122.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.2860.00%
Shoplifting51.5266.67%
Possession of weapons40.95300.00%
Drugs40.76-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.76-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.57-72.73%
Robbery20.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.19-75.00%
Theft from the person10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.15-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour116.08120.00%
Public order82.0914.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.520.00%
Vehicle crime50.95150.00%
Drugs50.950.00%
Burglary40.95300.00%
Robbery30.760.00%
Other theft30.57-40.00%
Theft from the person30.570.00%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.680.00%
Public order76.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.330.00%
Other theft50.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.950.00%
Shoplifting30.950.00%
Theft from the person30.570.00%
Robbery30.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202426
July 202441
June 202426
May 202428
April 202430
March 202434
February 202422
January 202435
December 202334
November 202332
October 202334

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202414
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 202410
April 202410
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 202312
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 202414
March 202415
February 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202418
June 202412
May 20248
April 20249
March 20249
February 20245
January 202413
December 202312
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gower Street
    Total12
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Clyde Street
    Total9
    Vehicle crime6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total9
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Manitoba Road
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cobden Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Junction Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Russell Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. St Matthews Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Humberstone Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Arnold Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Dysart Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kashmir Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Munnings Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Redpath Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Woodboy Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 17. Ontario Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 18. Christow Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Toronto Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 20. Dryden Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Kent Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Haramead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Birstall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Willow Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Monckton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Wharf Street North
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Montreal Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1