LE1 5DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE1 5DL

LE1 5DL, Leicester has recorded a total of 177 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.62 per 1,000 population. This LE1 5DL 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 5DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE1 5DL, encompassing approximately 2617 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE1 5DL area, explore the LE1 5DL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-4.08% decrease)
  • Public order: (31) incidents (24.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (1000.00% increase)

LE1 5DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 42
  • Lower Brown Street with total crimes: 15
  • Infirmary Close with total crimes: 11

LE1 5DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4767.62-4.08%
Public order3117.9624.00%
Vehicle crime2211.841000.00%
Criminal damage and arson208.40-4.76%
Other theft197.6426.67%
Anti-social behaviour77.26-36.36%
Burglary72.670.00%
Drugs72.67133.33%
Shoplifting62.67-60.00%
Other crime62.29-33.33%
Theft from the person22.29100.00%
Possession of weapons10.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-75.00%
Robbery10.38-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4963.806.52%
Public order2518.72-35.90%
Criminal damage and arson219.5550.00%
Other theft158.02-11.76%
Shoplifting155.731400.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.7310.00%
Other crime94.20350.00%
Burglary73.44250.00%
Bicycle theft42.67-33.33%
Robbery31.530.00%
Drugs31.15-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-66.67%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4657.31-28.12%
Public order3917.5762.50%
Other theft1714.90-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson146.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.35-9.09%
Bicycle theft63.82-14.29%
Vehicle crime62.290.00%
Drugs52.2925.00%
Possession of weapons21.91100.00%
Burglary20.76-33.33%
Other crime20.76-60.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6463.044.92%
Public order2424.4560.00%
Other theft189.1763.64%
Criminal damage and arson146.887.69%
Anti-social behaviour115.35-15.38%
Bicycle theft74.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime62.6720.00%
Other crime52.29-16.67%
Drugs41.91-50.00%
Robbery41.5333.33%
Burglary31.53-25.00%
Theft from the person31.150.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6160.75-8.96%
Public order1523.30-25.00%
Bicycle theft145.73250.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.97-7.14%
Other theft114.97-38.89%
Drugs84.2033.33%
Other crime63.06100.00%
Vehicle crime52.29-50.00%
Burglary41.910.00%
Theft from the person31.530.00%
Robbery31.15200.00%
Possession of weapons21.15100.00%
Shoplifting10.76-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6765.3334.00%
Public order2025.60-9.09%
Other theft187.64-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour146.88133.33%
Criminal damage and arson135.3585.71%
Vehicle crime104.97400.00%
Shoplifting73.82600.00%
Drugs62.6750.00%
Burglary42.290.00%
Bicycle theft41.53-33.33%
Other crime31.5350.00%
Theft from the person31.15200.00%
Possession of weapons11.15-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5049.28-15.25%
Public order2219.1015.79%
Other theft218.405.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.02-36.36%
Bicycle theft62.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.29-14.29%
Drugs42.29-50.00%
Burglary41.530.00%
Possession of weapons21.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.38-80.00%
Theft from the person10.38-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5955.4018.00%
Other theft2022.5411.11%
Public order197.6418.75%
Criminal damage and arson117.260.00%
Drugs84.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.0640.00%
Shoplifting52.67150.00%
Bicycle theft41.91-20.00%
Burglary41.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.5350.00%
Other crime21.15100.00%
Theft from the person20.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5049.28-7.41%
Other theft1819.105.88%
Public order166.88-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.110.00%
Burglary84.20300.00%
Bicycle theft53.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.91150.00%
Drugs41.91-42.86%
Theft from the person41.53300.00%
Possession of weapons21.53100.00%
Shoplifting20.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.76-66.67%
Robbery10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5452.72-28.00%
Public order2520.6338.89%
Other theft179.55-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.4910.00%
Drugs74.20-41.67%
Vehicle crime62.6750.00%
Bicycle theft52.29-16.67%
Shoplifting31.910.00%
Robbery21.15-33.33%
Other crime20.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-60.00%
Burglary20.76-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.76-66.67%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7565.7127.12%
Other theft2528.654.17%
Public order189.55-10.00%
Drugs126.88140.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.58-33.33%
Burglary73.8275.00%
Bicycle theft62.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.29-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.91-42.86%
Possession of weapons31.530.00%
Other crime31.150.00%
Robbery31.150.00%
Theft from the person11.15-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5960.750.00%
Other theft2422.540.00%
Public order209.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson157.640.00%
Bicycle theft95.730.00%
Vehicle crime73.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.670.00%
Drugs52.670.00%
Burglary41.910.00%
Robbery31.530.00%
Other crime31.150.00%
Theft from the person31.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202417
June 202418
May 202411
April 202418
March 202421
February 202420
January 202418
December 202317
November 202325
October 202324

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 202414
June 202414
May 202413
April 202413
March 20247
February 202411
January 202411
December 202311
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 274 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202425
July 202439
June 202424
May 202415
April 202420
March 202422
February 202419
January 202416
December 202325
November 202318
October 202320

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202410
June 202411
May 202413
April 202414
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 681 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202449
July 202446
June 202464
May 202461
April 202467
March 202450
February 202459
January 202450
December 202354
November 202375
October 202359

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 202410
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 202414
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE1 5DL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total42
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Public order16
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Lower Brown Street
    Total15
    Vehicle crime7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Infirmary Close
    Total11
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Trinity Lane
    Total10
    Drugs3
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ullswater Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Mill Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order1
  • 7. Eastern Boulevard
    Total7
    Vehicle crime5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Atkins Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Marlborough Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Aylestone Walk
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brazil Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 13. Thirlmere Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oxford Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Turner Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Rawson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. West Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lineker Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Filbert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hazel Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Jarrom Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 24. Winifred Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Grange Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Henshaw Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lower Hastings Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Tigers Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Coniston Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Filbert Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1