COBDEN STREET, LE1 2LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE1 2LB

COBDEN STREET, LE1 2LB, Leicester has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.79 per 1,000 population. This LE1 2LB 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 2LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE1 2LB, encompassing approximately 3205 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

LE1 2LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cobden Street with total crimes: 4
  • Humberstone Road with total crimes: 2
  • Vulcan Road with total crimes: 2

COBDEN STREET, LE1 2LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.7933.33%
Drugs64.9950.00%
Public order51.87-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.56-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.25300.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.73-42.86%
Public order93.74-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.810.00%
Drugs42.180.00%
Robbery21.250.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.6040.00%
Public order106.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.1240.00%
Other theft32.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-25.00%
Robbery20.940.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.85-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour54.6825.00%
Public order51.5666.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.560.00%
Other theft41.25-20.00%
Theft from the person21.250.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.1754.55%
Other theft55.30150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.250.00%
Public order31.25-25.00%
Drugs20.94-33.33%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Burglary20.62-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.17-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour83.43166.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.50300.00%
Public order41.25-33.33%
Drugs31.25200.00%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Other theft20.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.8526.67%
Public order65.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8750.00%
Other theft30.94200.00%
Burglary10.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.677.14%
Drugs44.68-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.62100.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Public order20.62-75.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.79-39.13%
Public order84.3733.33%
Drugs52.50150.00%
Vehicle crime51.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-66.67%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.919.52%
Other theft77.18133.33%
Public order62.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.87-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.940.00%
Drugs20.94-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.5361.54%
Anti-social behaviour86.5560.00%
Vehicle crime42.50100.00%
Public order41.250.00%
Drugs41.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.25-20.00%
Other theft31.25200.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.560.00%
Public order41.560.00%
Shoplifting41.250.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202421
June 202415
May 202417
April 202411
March 202419
February 202415
January 202414
December 202323
November 202321
October 202313

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202410
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20234

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cobden Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Humberstone Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Vulcan Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Arnold Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Dysart Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kashmir Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Munnings Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Redpath Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Christow Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Toronto Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 11. Maynard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Farringdon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oak Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Sandpiper Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Hart Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Sherrard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Dunlin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Charnwood Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Cecil Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kent Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Haramead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Birstall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hathaway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Montreal Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Chester Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Crafton Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Ottawa Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1