LE1 3YF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE1 3YF

LE1 3YF, Leicester has recorded a total of 487 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 107.29 per 1,000 population. This LE1 3YF 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 3YF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE1 3YF, encompassing approximately 4539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (116) incidents (-22.15% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (84) incidents (-2.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (69) incidents (13.11% increase)

LE1 3YF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 54
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 50
  • East Gates with total crimes: 44

LE1 3YF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116107.29-22.15%
Shoplifting8425.55-2.33%
Public order6918.5113.11%
Other theft6115.2035.56%
Vehicle crime4213.44110.00%
Criminal damage and arson329.2539.13%
Anti-social behaviour317.05-42.59%
Drugs146.83-36.36%
Theft from the person123.080.00%
Robbery92.640.00%
Bicycle theft61.98-40.00%
Possession of weapons51.32-50.00%
Other crime41.10-42.86%
Burglary20.88-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149114.12-3.25%
Shoplifting8632.8224.64%
Public order6118.95-11.59%
Anti-social behaviour5413.44-34.15%
Other theft4511.90-13.46%
Criminal damage and arson239.91-17.86%
Drugs225.070.00%
Vehicle crime204.855.26%
Theft from the person124.410.00%
Burglary102.64-9.09%
Bicycle theft102.20-44.44%
Possession of weapons102.20-9.09%
Robbery92.20-35.71%
Other crime71.98-12.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154125.35-4.94%
Anti-social behaviour8233.9382.22%
Public order6918.0611.29%
Shoplifting6915.20-13.75%
Other theft5215.208.33%
Criminal damage and arson2811.4640.00%
Drugs226.1737.50%
Vehicle crime194.8572.73%
Bicycle theft184.1980.00%
Robbery143.9755.56%
Theft from the person123.08-29.41%
Possession of weapons112.64266.67%
Burglary112.4222.22%
Other crime82.4260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences162109.496.58%
Shoplifting8035.6933.33%
Public order6217.62-24.39%
Other theft4813.662.13%
Anti-social behaviour4510.57-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson209.91-13.04%
Theft from the person174.41-19.05%
Drugs163.7545.45%
Vehicle crime113.52-15.38%
Bicycle theft102.42-47.37%
Robbery92.200.00%
Burglary91.98125.00%
Other crime51.980.00%
Possession of weapons31.1050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences152109.9322.58%
Public order8233.4910.81%
Shoplifting6018.06-40.59%
Anti-social behaviour5113.2230.77%
Other theft4711.24-9.62%
Criminal damage and arson2310.3553.33%
Theft from the person215.075.00%
Bicycle theft194.6326.67%
Vehicle crime134.19-23.53%
Drugs112.86-57.69%
Robbery92.42-30.77%
Other crime51.980.00%
Burglary41.10-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.88-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124113.68-23.93%
Shoplifting10127.3220.24%
Public order7422.2527.59%
Other theft5216.304.00%
Anti-social behaviour3911.46-26.42%
Drugs268.59225.00%
Theft from the person205.7381.82%
Vehicle crime174.41-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson153.75-65.12%
Bicycle theft153.3066.67%
Robbery133.3018.18%
Burglary122.860.00%
Other crime52.64-28.57%
Possession of weapons31.10-25.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163117.2012.41%
Shoplifting8435.917.69%
Public order5818.51-23.68%
Anti-social behaviour5312.78-28.38%
Other theft5011.686.38%
Criminal damage and arson4311.0259.26%
Vehicle crime199.4790.00%
Burglary124.1920.00%
Robbery112.64120.00%
Theft from the person112.42-21.43%
Bicycle theft92.42-10.00%
Drugs81.980.00%
Other crime71.76250.00%
Possession of weapons41.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145112.35-13.69%
Shoplifting7831.94-6.02%
Public order7617.184.11%
Anti-social behaviour7416.7457.45%
Other theft4716.3011.90%
Criminal damage and arson2710.3522.73%
Theft from the person145.95-33.33%
Bicycle theft103.080.00%
Burglary102.20-54.55%
Vehicle crime102.20-37.50%
Drugs82.20-50.00%
Robbery51.76-37.50%
Possession of weapons41.10-33.33%
Other crime20.88-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 168 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168118.30-11.58%
Shoplifting8337.0116.90%
Public order7318.28-17.98%
Anti-social behaviour4716.08-6.00%
Other theft4210.35-49.40%
Burglary229.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson224.85-35.29%
Theft from the person214.850.00%
Vehicle crime164.63100.00%
Drugs163.5233.33%
Bicycle theft103.52-16.67%
Robbery82.20-38.46%
Possession of weapons61.760.00%
Other crime31.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences190132.8434.75%
Public order8941.8625.35%
Other theft8319.6140.68%
Shoplifting7118.28-18.39%
Anti-social behaviour5015.6421.95%
Criminal damage and arson3411.02-5.56%
Theft from the person217.4950.00%
Robbery134.63116.67%
Drugs122.86-42.86%
Bicycle theft122.649.09%
Burglary112.6410.00%
Vehicle crime82.4233.33%
Possession of weapons61.76-40.00%
Other crime31.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences141113.680.00%
Shoplifting8731.060.00%
Public order7119.170.00%
Other theft5915.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour4113.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson369.030.00%
Drugs217.930.00%
Theft from the person144.630.00%
Bicycle theft113.080.00%
Possession of weapons102.420.00%
Burglary102.200.00%
Vehicle crime62.200.00%
Robbery61.320.00%
Other crime31.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 303 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202423
July 202428
June 202420
May 202423
April 202415
March 202443
February 202427
January 202422
December 202334
November 202336

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 181 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202420
July 202419
June 202411
May 202413
April 202417
March 202419
February 202410
January 202416
December 20238
November 20236

A total of 586 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202445
July 202452
June 202448
May 202447
April 202452
March 202450
February 202447
January 202442
December 202383
November 202359

A total of 567 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202454
July 202482
June 202445
May 202451
April 202439
March 202453
February 202474
January 202447
December 202350
November 202341

A total of 1664 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 151.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024116
August 2024149
July 2024154
June 2024162
May 2024152
April 2024124
March 2024163
February 2024145
January 2024168
December 2023190
November 2023141

A total of 784 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202461
July 202469
June 202462
May 202482
April 202474
March 202458
February 202476
January 202473
December 202389
November 202371

A total of 883 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 80.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 202486
July 202469
June 202480
May 202460
April 2024101
March 202484
February 202478
January 202483
December 202371
November 202387

A total of 176 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202422
July 202422
June 202416
May 202411
April 202426
March 20248
February 20248
January 202416
December 202312
November 202321

A total of 175 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202412
June 202417
May 202421
April 202420
March 202411
February 202414
January 202421
December 202321
November 202314

A total of 64 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202411
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310

A total of 130 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202418
June 202410
May 202419
April 202415
March 20249
February 202410
January 202410
December 202312
November 202311

A total of 106 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202414
June 20249
May 20249
April 202413
March 202411
February 20245
January 20248
December 202313
November 20236

A total of 113 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 202411
June 20249
May 20244
April 202412
March 202412
February 202410
January 202422
December 202311
November 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE1 3YF 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
    Total50
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Other theft7
    Public order7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    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
    Total35
    Shoplifting16
    Vehicle crime5
    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. Granby Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Market Place Approach
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Gower Street
    Total12
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Yeoman Lane
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hotel Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Horsefair Street
    Total11
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. New Bond Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting10
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Clyde Street
    Total9
    Vehicle crime6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 18. Carts Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Belvoir Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Granby Place
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Abbey Street
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Burgess Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Orchard Street
    Total6
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Vestry Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Shires Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Loseby Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Wimbledon Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Camden Street
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 29. Wilton Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Church Gate
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1