LE1 3HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE1 3HP

LE1 3HP, Leicester has recorded a total of 472 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 107.22 per 1,000 population. This LE1 3HP 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 3HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE1 3HP, encompassing approximately 4402 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE1 3HP area, explore the LE1 3HP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (106) incidents (-21.48% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (84) incidents (-3.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (66) incidents (10.00% increase)

LE1 3HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 54
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 49
  • East Gates with total crimes: 44

LE1 3HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106107.22-21.48%
Shoplifting8424.08-3.45%
Public order6619.0810.00%
Other theft5614.9924.44%
Vehicle crime4712.72123.81%
Criminal damage and arson3610.6863.64%
Anti-social behaviour288.18-46.15%
Drugs136.36-40.91%
Theft from the person122.950.00%
Robbery82.7333.33%
Bicycle theft61.82-25.00%
Possession of weapons51.36-54.55%
Other crime41.14-33.33%
Burglary10.91-88.89%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135112.670.75%
Shoplifting8730.6726.09%
Public order6019.76-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour5213.63-32.47%
Other theft4511.81-6.25%
Drugs2210.2210.00%
Criminal damage and arson225.00-18.52%
Vehicle crime215.0010.53%
Theft from the person124.770.00%
Possession of weapons112.7310.00%
Burglary92.50-10.00%
Bicycle theft82.04-52.94%
Robbery61.82-50.00%
Other crime61.36-25.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134119.71-11.26%
Anti-social behaviour7730.4471.11%
Shoplifting6917.49-13.75%
Public order6415.6710.34%
Other theft4814.546.67%
Criminal damage and arson2710.9042.11%
Drugs206.1311.11%
Vehicle crime194.5458.33%
Bicycle theft174.3270.00%
Robbery123.8633.33%
Theft from the person122.73-20.00%
Possession of weapons102.73233.33%
Burglary102.2725.00%
Other crime82.27100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences151108.357.86%
Shoplifting8034.3033.33%
Public order5818.17-24.68%
Anti-social behaviour4513.17-2.17%
Other theft4510.222.27%
Criminal damage and arson1910.22-24.00%
Drugs184.3250.00%
Theft from the person154.09-28.57%
Vehicle crime123.41-7.69%
Bicycle theft102.73-41.18%
Robbery92.270.00%
Burglary82.04100.00%
Other crime41.82-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.9150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences140107.9021.74%
Public order7731.808.45%
Shoplifting6017.49-40.59%
Anti-social behaviour4613.6335.29%
Other theft4410.45-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson259.9938.89%
Theft from the person215.6816.67%
Bicycle theft174.7713.33%
Vehicle crime133.86-38.10%
Drugs122.95-53.85%
Robbery92.73-25.00%
Other crime52.0425.00%
Burglary41.14-69.23%
Possession of weapons20.91-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115114.26-22.30%
Shoplifting10126.1220.24%
Public order7122.9439.22%
Other theft5216.1326.83%
Anti-social behaviour3411.81-37.04%
Drugs267.72271.43%
Vehicle crime215.915.00%
Criminal damage and arson184.77-57.14%
Theft from the person184.0980.00%
Bicycle theft154.0966.67%
Burglary133.4130.00%
Robbery122.959.09%
Other crime42.73-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148112.899.63%
Shoplifting8433.627.69%
Anti-social behaviour5419.08-28.95%
Public order5112.27-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson4211.5855.56%
Other theft419.54-4.65%
Vehicle crime209.31100.00%
Robbery114.5483.33%
Burglary102.500.00%
Theft from the person102.27-23.08%
Bicycle theft92.27-10.00%
Drugs72.040.00%
Other crime71.59250.00%
Possession of weapons31.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135111.08-10.60%
Shoplifting7830.67-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour7617.7261.70%
Public order6917.260.00%
Other theft4315.674.88%
Criminal damage and arson279.7722.73%
Theft from the person136.13-35.00%
Bicycle theft102.950.00%
Burglary102.27-52.38%
Vehicle crime102.27-37.50%
Drugs72.27-50.00%
Robbery61.59-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.36-40.00%
Other crime20.68-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences151115.39-10.65%
Shoplifting8134.3014.08%
Public order6918.40-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour4715.67-4.08%
Other theft4110.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson229.31-26.67%
Burglary215.00110.00%
Theft from the person204.77-9.09%
Vehicle crime164.54128.57%
Drugs143.6327.27%
Bicycle theft103.180.00%
Robbery82.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons51.82-16.67%
Other crime31.1450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169128.3431.01%
Public order8438.3933.33%
Other theft8219.0860.78%
Shoplifting7118.63-16.47%
Anti-social behaviour4916.1325.64%
Criminal damage and arson3011.133.45%
Theft from the person226.8169.23%
Robbery125.00140.00%
Drugs112.73-42.11%
Bicycle theft102.50-16.67%
Burglary102.270.00%
Vehicle crime72.2740.00%
Possession of weapons61.59-25.00%
Other crime21.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129106.76-25.86%
Shoplifting8529.30-11.46%
Public order6319.310.00%
Other theft5114.312.00%
Anti-social behaviour3911.5821.88%
Criminal damage and arson298.860.00%
Drugs196.5990.00%
Theft from the person134.32-40.91%
Bicycle theft122.95-25.00%
Burglary102.7342.86%
Possession of weapons82.2714.29%
Vehicle crime51.82-50.00%
Robbery51.14-37.50%
Other crime21.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174119.940.00%
Shoplifting9639.520.00%
Public order6321.810.00%
Other theft5014.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour3211.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson297.270.00%
Theft from the person226.590.00%
Bicycle theft165.000.00%
Vehicle crime103.630.00%
Drugs102.270.00%
Robbery82.270.00%
Burglary71.820.00%
Possession of weapons71.590.00%
Other crime41.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 326 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202422
July 202427
June 202419
May 202425
April 202418
March 202442
February 202427
January 202422
December 202330
November 202329
October 202329

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 201 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202421
July 202419
June 202412
May 202413
April 202421
March 202420
February 202410
January 202416
December 20237
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 598 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202445
July 202448
June 202445
May 202444
April 202452
March 202441
February 202443
January 202441
December 202382
November 202351
October 202350

A total of 579 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202452
July 202477
June 202445
May 202446
April 202434
March 202454
February 202476
January 202447
December 202349
November 202339
October 202332

A total of 1687 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 140.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024106
August 2024135
July 2024134
June 2024151
May 2024140
April 2024115
March 2024148
February 2024135
January 2024151
December 2023169
November 2023129
October 2023174

A total of 795 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202460
July 202464
June 202458
May 202477
April 202471
March 202451
February 202469
January 202469
December 202384
November 202363
October 202363

A total of 976 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 202487
July 202469
June 202480
May 202460
April 2024101
March 202484
February 202478
January 202481
December 202371
November 202385
October 202396

A total of 179 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
July 202420
June 202418
May 202412
April 202426
March 20247
February 20247
January 202414
December 202311
November 202319
October 202310

A total of 190 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202412
June 202415
May 202421
April 202418
March 202410
February 202413
January 202420
December 202322
November 202313
October 202322

A total of 66 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202410
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 140 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202417
June 202410
May 202417
April 202415
March 20249
February 202410
January 202410
December 202310
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 106 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202412
June 20249
May 20249
April 202412
March 202411
February 20246
January 20248
December 202312
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 113 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 202410
June 20248
May 20244
April 202413
March 202410
February 202410
January 202421
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE1 3HP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total54
    Shoplifting23
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total49
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Other theft7
    Public order7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft3
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. East Gates
    Total44
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Shoplifting10
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total39
    Shoplifting16
    Vehicle crime9
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Causeway Lane
    Total21
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total17
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 7. St James Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Fox Lane
    Total16
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Freeschool Lane
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Market Place Approach
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Gower Street
    Total12
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Yeoman Lane
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hotel Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Horsefair Street
    Total11
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. New Bond Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting10
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Clyde Street
    Total9
    Vehicle crime6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 17. Carts Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Granby Place
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Abbey Street
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 20. St Margaret'S Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Burgess Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Orchard Street
    Total6
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Vestry Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Shires Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Loseby Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Wimbledon Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Camden Street
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 28. Wilton Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Church Gate
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Sandacre Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1