LE1 4BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE1 4BL

LE1 4BL, Leicester has recorded a total of 162 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 89.17 per 1,000 population. This LE1 4BL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE1 postcode area, which has experienced 807 crimes and a crime rate of 41.71 per 1,000 population (August 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 Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-26.92% decrease)

LE1 4BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Causeway Lane with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 13

LE1 4BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 200 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 547 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 515 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 222 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Causeway Lane
    Total23
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting10
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. New Bond Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Sandacre Street
    Total9
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. North Bridge Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Freeschool Lane
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Mansfield Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. St Margaret'S Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Church Gate
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Highcross Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Shires Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Abbey Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Junior Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Burgess Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. East Bond Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Ruding Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Short Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Darker Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Friars Causeway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Butt Close Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St Peters Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1