LE1 4DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE1 4DD

LE1 4DD, Leicester has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.51 per 1,000 population. This LE1 4DD 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 4DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE1 4DD, encompassing approximately 1278 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)

LE1 4DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Causeway Lane with total crimes: 21
  • St Margaret'S Street with total crimes: 8
  • Burgess Street with total crimes: 7

LE1 4DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1548.51150.00%
Violence and sexual offences1211.74-33.33%
Shoplifting109.39-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson97.8212.50%
Public order47.04-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.13-63.64%
Other theft33.13-40.00%
Bicycle theft32.35-25.00%
Drugs22.35-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1862.5963.64%
Anti-social behaviour1114.08-26.67%
Shoplifting118.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.6133.33%
Vehicle crime66.26200.00%
Other theft54.69-37.50%
Public order53.9166.67%
Bicycle theft43.9133.33%
Drugs33.130.00%
Possession of weapons32.3550.00%
Burglary32.3550.00%
Robbery22.35100.00%
Other crime11.560.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1553.20200.00%
Violence and sexual offences1111.7437.50%
Shoplifting118.61-21.43%
Other theft88.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.26200.00%
Drugs34.690.00%
Public order32.35-25.00%
Bicycle theft32.3550.00%
Burglary22.35100.00%
Possession of weapons21.56100.00%
Vehicle crime21.56-50.00%
Other crime11.560.00%
Robbery10.78-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1443.031300.00%
Violence and sexual offences810.950.00%
Other theft86.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour56.26400.00%
Public order43.91-42.86%
Vehicle crime43.13300.00%
Drugs33.130.00%
Robbery22.35100.00%
Bicycle theft21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56-88.89%
Possession of weapons11.560.00%
Burglary10.78-50.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1845.38157.14%
Other theft1214.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.39-57.89%
Public order76.2640.00%
Drugs35.480.00%
Bicycle theft22.35-33.33%
Burglary21.56-33.33%
Theft from the person11.560.00%
Shoplifting10.78-95.24%
Robbery10.78-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-85.71%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2161.8161.54%
Violence and sexual offences1916.4358.33%
Vehicle crime714.8740.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.48133.33%
Other theft65.48100.00%
Public order54.69150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.91-20.00%
Burglary33.13200.00%
Bicycle theft32.3550.00%
Robbery32.350.00%
Other crime12.350.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1337.5518.18%
Violence and sexual offences1210.17-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour59.39-16.67%
Vehicle crime53.91150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.9150.00%
Other theft32.35-50.00%
Public order22.35-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.560.00%
Burglary11.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1439.12-26.32%
Shoplifting1110.9522.22%
Other theft68.6120.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.69500.00%
Public order34.69-57.14%
Burglary22.350.00%
Bicycle theft21.56100.00%
Vehicle crime21.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Drugs11.56-66.67%
Robbery10.780.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1942.2535.71%
Shoplifting914.87-18.18%
Public order77.0475.00%
Other theft55.48-54.55%
Vehicle crime43.91300.00%
Drugs33.1350.00%
Theft from the person32.35-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1442.25100.00%
Other theft1110.9537.50%
Shoplifting118.6110.00%
Theft from the person58.61400.00%
Public order43.91-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.130.00%
Drugs22.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1039.9025.00%
Shoplifting107.82-9.09%
Other theft87.82-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences76.26-69.57%
Drugs35.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.35-62.50%
Possession of weapons22.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.560.00%
Theft from the person11.56-87.50%
Burglary10.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2363.370.00%
Shoplifting1117.990.00%
Other theft98.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.040.00%
Public order86.260.00%
Theft from the person86.260.00%
Vehicle crime46.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.130.00%
Bicycle theft23.130.00%
Robbery11.560.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 202418
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 202412
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 202311
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 202411
June 20248
May 20248
April 202419
March 202412
February 202414
January 202419
December 202314
November 20237
October 202323

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 202415
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202411
June 202414
May 20241
April 202421
March 202413
February 202411
January 20249
December 202311
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Causeway Lane
    Total21
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. St Margaret'S Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Burgess Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime5
  • 5. Sandacre Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Highcross Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Short Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Darker Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. North Bridge Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Junior Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Repton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1