LE1 4GH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE1 4GH

LE1 4GH, Leicester has recorded a total of 453 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 126.43 per 1,000 population. This LE1 4GH 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 4GH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE1 4GH, encompassing approximately 3582 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (109) incidents (-18.66% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (84) incidents (-5.62% decrease)
  • Public order: (66) incidents (10.00% increase)

LE1 4GH Crime Hotspots

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

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

LE1 4GH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109126.43-18.66%
Shoplifting8430.42-5.62%
Public order6623.4410.00%
Other theft5118.4218.60%
Vehicle crime3914.23143.75%
Criminal damage and arson3110.8834.78%
Anti-social behaviour278.65-43.75%
Drugs137.54-40.91%
Theft from the person133.6318.18%
Robbery73.6316.67%
Bicycle theft61.95-14.29%
Possession of weapons41.67-63.64%
Other crime31.12-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134134.808.94%
Shoplifting8937.4028.99%
Public order6024.84-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour4816.75-33.33%
Other theft4313.40-2.27%
Criminal damage and arson2312.00-4.17%
Drugs226.4222.22%
Vehicle crime166.1477.78%
Theft from the person114.47-8.33%
Possession of weapons113.0710.00%
Bicycle theft73.07-46.15%
Burglary71.95-12.50%
Robbery61.95-33.33%
Other crime61.67-14.29%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123133.97-16.89%
Anti-social behaviour7234.3375.61%
Shoplifting6920.10-13.75%
Public order6219.2619.23%
Other theft4417.30-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson2412.2820.00%
Drugs186.7020.00%
Bicycle theft135.0218.18%
Theft from the person123.63-14.29%
Possession of weapons103.35150.00%
Robbery92.79-10.00%
Vehicle crime92.51-10.00%
Burglary82.5114.29%
Other crime72.2340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148129.223.50%
Shoplifting8041.3131.15%
Public order5222.33-31.58%
Other theft4614.519.52%
Anti-social behaviour4112.84-14.58%
Criminal damage and arson2011.4411.11%
Drugs155.5836.36%
Theft from the person144.19-30.00%
Bicycle theft113.91-21.43%
Robbery103.070.00%
Vehicle crime102.79-9.09%
Burglary72.7916.67%
Other crime51.950.00%
Possession of weapons41.40100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143130.3417.21%
Public order7639.9110.14%
Shoplifting6121.21-39.00%
Anti-social behaviour4817.0371.43%
Other theft4213.40-6.67%
Theft from the person2011.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson185.585.88%
Bicycle theft145.020.00%
Vehicle crime113.91-31.25%
Drugs113.07-47.62%
Robbery103.07-9.09%
Burglary62.79-25.00%
Other crime51.6725.00%
Possession of weapons21.40-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences122132.01-15.28%
Shoplifting10034.0517.65%
Public order6927.9143.75%
Other theft4519.2615.38%
Anti-social behaviour2812.56-39.13%
Drugs217.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson175.86-46.88%
Vehicle crime164.7445.45%
Theft from the person154.4766.67%
Bicycle theft144.1955.56%
Robbery113.910.00%
Burglary83.0714.29%
Other crime42.23-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144127.272.86%
Shoplifting8540.1910.39%
Public order4823.72-32.39%
Anti-social behaviour4613.40-30.30%
Other theft3912.84-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson3210.8845.45%
Vehicle crime118.9357.14%
Robbery113.07120.00%
Bicycle theft93.0712.50%
Theft from the person92.51-30.77%
Drugs72.51-12.50%
Burglary71.95-22.22%
Other crime51.95400.00%
Possession of weapons31.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences140132.57-1.41%
Shoplifting7739.07-3.75%
Public order7121.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour6619.8265.00%
Other theft4518.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson2212.564.76%
Theft from the person136.14-31.58%
Burglary93.6312.50%
Bicycle theft82.51-27.27%
Drugs82.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime72.23-46.15%
Robbery51.950.00%
Possession of weapons31.40-40.00%
Other crime10.84-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences142130.06-23.24%
Shoplifting8039.6312.68%
Public order7122.33-12.35%
Anti-social behaviour4019.82-2.44%
Other theft3611.16-48.57%
Criminal damage and arson2110.05-22.22%
Theft from the person195.86-9.52%
Vehicle crime135.30333.33%
Drugs123.63-7.69%
Bicycle theft113.3510.00%
Burglary83.07-20.00%
Possession of weapons52.23-16.67%
Robbery51.40-58.33%
Other crime31.4050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185154.0637.04%
Public order8151.6324.62%
Shoplifting7122.61-16.47%
Other theft7019.8240.00%
Anti-social behaviour4119.547.89%
Criminal damage and arson2711.440.00%
Theft from the person217.5475.00%
Drugs135.86-27.78%
Robbery123.63200.00%
Bicycle theft103.35-16.67%
Burglary102.79-9.09%
Possession of weapons62.79-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.67-25.00%
Other crime20.84-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135131.73-17.18%
Shoplifting8537.68-11.46%
Public order6523.72-4.41%
Other theft5018.14-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour3813.9540.74%
Criminal damage and arson2710.61-10.00%
Drugs187.5463.64%
Theft from the person125.02-42.86%
Bicycle theft123.35-25.00%
Burglary113.3583.33%
Possession of weapons83.0714.29%
Vehicle crime42.23-55.56%
Robbery41.12-66.67%
Other crime31.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163145.410.00%
Shoplifting9645.490.00%
Public order6826.790.00%
Other theft5218.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson3014.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour278.370.00%
Theft from the person217.540.00%
Bicycle theft165.860.00%
Robbery124.470.00%
Drugs113.350.00%
Vehicle crime93.070.00%
Possession of weapons72.510.00%
Burglary61.950.00%
Other crime31.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 292 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202423
July 202424
June 202420
May 202418
April 202417
March 202432
February 202422
January 202421
December 202327
November 202327
October 202330

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202416
July 20249
June 202410
May 202411
April 202416
March 202411
February 20247
January 202413
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 563 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202443
July 202444
June 202446
May 202442
April 202445
March 202439
February 202445
January 202436
December 202370
November 202350
October 202352

A total of 789 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202460
July 202462
June 202452
May 202476
April 202469
March 202448
February 202471
January 202471
December 202381
November 202365
October 202368

A total of 522 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202448
July 202472
June 202441
May 202448
April 202428
March 202446
February 202466
January 202440
December 202341
November 202338
October 202327

A total of 977 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 202489
July 202469
June 202480
May 202461
April 2024100
March 202485
February 202477
January 202480
December 202371
November 202385
October 202396

A total of 1688 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 140.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 2024134
July 2024123
June 2024148
May 2024143
April 2024122
March 2024144
February 2024140
January 2024142
December 2023185
November 2023135
October 2023163

A total of 169 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
July 202418
June 202415
May 202411
April 202421
March 20247
February 20248
January 202412
December 202313
November 202318
October 202311

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 180 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202412
June 202414
May 202420
April 202415
March 20249
February 202413
January 202419
December 202321
November 202312
October 202321

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 20244
August 202411
July 202410
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 131 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202413
June 202411
May 202414
April 202414
March 20249
February 20248
January 202411
December 202310
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 102 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20249
June 202410
May 202410
April 202411
March 202411
February 20245
January 20245
December 202312
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 202310
November 202311
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE1 4GH 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. Parking Area
    Total50
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Vehicle crime9
    Public order5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
  • 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. Nightclub
    Total40
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Public order7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Yeoman Lane
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Nicholas Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    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. Carts Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Granby Place
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Abbey Street
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. St Margaret'S Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Burgess Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Orchard Street
    Total6
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Friars Causeway
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Shires Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Loseby Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Camden Street
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 26. Wilton Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Church Gate
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. Sandacre Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Highcross Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Supermarket
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1