LE1 4BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE1 4BL

LE1 4BL, Leicester has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 91.93 per 1,000 population. This LE1 4BL 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 4BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE1 4BL, encompassing approximately 1816 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE1 4BL area, explore the LE1 4BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-2.78% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (6.06% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)

LE1 4BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 21
  • Causeway Lane with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20

LE1 4BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3591.93-2.78%
Shoplifting3519.276.06%
Public order2119.2740.00%
Vehicle crime2111.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson1411.567.69%
Other theft137.71-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour117.16-42.11%
Drugs66.060.00%
Bicycle theft63.3050.00%
Possession of weapons23.30-50.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Theft from the person11.10-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3689.175.88%
Shoplifting3319.82-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour1918.17-26.92%
Public order1510.4636.36%
Other theft148.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.718.33%
Vehicle crime77.16133.33%
Drugs63.85-25.00%
Burglary53.30150.00%
Possession of weapons42.75100.00%
Bicycle theft42.200.00%
Robbery22.20-33.33%
Other crime21.10-60.00%
Theft from the person21.10-33.33%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3689.72-23.40%
Violence and sexual offences3419.82-12.82%
Anti-social behaviour2618.72116.67%
Other theft1414.31-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson127.7171.43%
Public order116.61-35.29%
Drugs86.06-20.00%
Other crime54.4066.67%
Bicycle theft42.750.00%
Robbery32.200.00%
Theft from the person31.65-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.65-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.65-33.33%
Burglary21.10-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4797.4342.42%
Violence and sexual offences3925.878.33%
Other theft1921.475.56%
Public order1710.4621.43%
Anti-social behaviour129.360.00%
Drugs106.6166.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.50-72.00%
Theft from the person53.85-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.75-20.00%
Bicycle theft42.20-33.33%
Burglary42.200.00%
Robbery32.2050.00%
Other crime31.650.00%
Possession of weapons31.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3694.13-16.28%
Shoplifting3319.82-51.47%
Criminal damage and arson2518.17108.33%
Other theft1813.76-10.00%
Public order149.91-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour127.7120.00%
Theft from the person76.6175.00%
Drugs63.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft63.30-14.29%
Vehicle crime53.30-16.67%
Burglary42.7533.33%
Possession of weapons32.200.00%
Robbery21.65-60.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68113.9561.90%
Violence and sexual offences4337.43-8.51%
Other theft2023.6766.67%
Public order1611.0160.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.8133.33%
Drugs126.61500.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.61-28.57%
Bicycle theft75.5075.00%
Vehicle crime63.8550.00%
Robbery53.300.00%
Theft from the person42.7533.33%
Burglary32.200.00%
Other crime11.65-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4783.679.30%
Shoplifting4225.87-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour1423.1227.27%
Other theft127.71-36.84%
Public order106.61-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson95.5080.00%
Bicycle theft44.95100.00%
Vehicle crime42.2033.33%
Theft from the person32.20200.00%
Burglary31.65-50.00%
Other crime21.65100.00%
Drugs21.10-33.33%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4685.876.98%
Violence and sexual offences4325.3210.26%
Other theft1923.6772.73%
Public order1310.46-45.83%
Anti-social behaviour117.1683.33%
Burglary66.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.300.00%
Drugs32.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.65100.00%
Bicycle theft21.10-60.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.55-90.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4386.9738.71%
Violence and sexual offences3923.67-29.09%
Public order2421.4726.32%
Other theft1113.21-66.67%
Theft from the person106.06150.00%
Drugs65.500.00%
Vehicle crime63.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.30100.00%
Bicycle theft53.3066.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.75-37.50%
Burglary22.750.00%
Possession of weapons11.10-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5593.5834.15%
Other theft3330.2837.50%
Shoplifting3118.17-50.00%
Public order1917.06-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson810.4660.00%
Drugs64.40100.00%
Theft from the person43.3033.33%
Vehicle crime32.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.65-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.65-33.33%
Burglary21.100.00%
Other crime11.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting62100.188.77%
Violence and sexual offences4134.13-40.58%
Other theft2422.5714.29%
Public order2413.2141.18%
Bicycle theft713.21133.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.85-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour52.75-50.00%
Drugs32.75-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.650.00%
Theft from the person31.65-76.92%
Other crime21.650.00%
Burglary21.10-50.00%
Robbery11.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69123.30109.09%
Shoplifting5737.9816.33%
Other theft2131.3823.53%
Public order1711.56-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson169.3645.45%
Theft from the person138.81333.33%
Anti-social behaviour107.16-16.67%
Vehicle crime55.500.00%
Drugs42.75100.00%
Burglary42.2033.33%
Possession of weapons32.200.00%
Bicycle theft31.65-25.00%
Robbery21.650.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4989.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences3326.970.00%
Public order2018.170.00%
Other theft1711.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour129.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.610.00%
Vehicle crime56.060.00%
Bicycle theft42.750.00%
Theft from the person32.200.00%
Burglary31.650.00%
Robbery21.650.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 221 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
July 202411
June 202417
May 202414
April 202416
March 202410
February 202413
January 202424
December 202319
November 202324
October 202317
September 202320

A total of 142 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202412
June 20247
May 202425
April 202412
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 202316
September 202311

A total of 235 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202414
June 202419
May 202418
April 202420
March 202412
February 202419
January 202411
December 202333
November 202324
October 202321
September 202317

A total of 550 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202436
July 202434
June 202439
May 202436
April 202443
March 202447
February 202443
January 202439
December 202355
November 202341
October 202369
September 202333

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 202426
June 202412
May 202412
April 202410
March 202414
February 202411
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 582 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202433
July 202436
June 202447
May 202433
April 202468
March 202442
February 202446
January 202443
December 202331
November 202362
October 202357
September 202349

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246
April 202412
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 20233
October 202313
September 20233

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE1 4BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Causeway Lane
    Total21
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting11
    Vehicle crime5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Freeschool Lane
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. New Bond Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting10
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Abbey Street
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. St Margaret'S Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Burgess Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Ruding Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. All Saints Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Blackfriars Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Friars Causeway
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shires Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Church Gate
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Sandacre Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Highcross Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Short Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Darker Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. North Bridge Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Junior Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mansfield Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. St Peters Lane
    Total1
    Public order1