LE1 6WH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE1 6WH

LE1 6WH, Leicester has recorded a total of 217 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.89 per 1,000 population. This LE1 6WH 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 6WH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE1 6WH, encompassing approximately 4349 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE1 6WH area, explore the LE1 6WH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LE1 6WH area, visit the LE1 6WH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (-13.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (39) incidents (2.63% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (27) incidents (145.45% increase)

LE1 6WH 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 6WH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5849.89-13.43%
Public order3913.342.63%
Vehicle crime278.97145.45%
Other theft166.21-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson153.68-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.45-48.00%
Robbery122.99300.00%
Drugs102.7666.67%
Other crime92.3050.00%
Theft from the person52.07150.00%
Shoplifting51.15150.00%
Burglary31.15-70.00%
Bicycle theft30.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.69-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6748.98-6.94%
Public order3815.41-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour258.74-3.85%
Criminal damage and arson205.7566.67%
Other theft174.60-5.56%
Vehicle crime113.9110.00%
Burglary102.5366.67%
Drugs62.30500.00%
Other crime61.38100.00%
Possession of weapons31.3850.00%
Bicycle theft30.69200.00%
Robbery30.69-25.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7247.14-1.37%
Public order4616.5653.33%
Anti-social behaviour2610.5844.44%
Other theft185.98-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson124.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime102.76150.00%
Burglary62.3020.00%
Robbery41.380.00%
Other crime30.92-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.69-33.33%
Theft from the person20.46-50.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Drugs10.46-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.23-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7345.9910.61%
Public order3016.7850.00%
Other theft216.90-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson184.8363.64%
Anti-social behaviour184.14-18.18%
Drugs74.14-46.15%
Bicycle theft61.61-64.71%
Burglary51.380.00%
Other crime51.1525.00%
Vehicle crime41.15-33.33%
Theft from the person40.9233.33%
Robbery40.920.00%
Possession of weapons30.92200.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6645.07-10.81%
Other theft2215.1822.22%
Anti-social behaviour225.060.00%
Public order205.06-9.09%
Bicycle theft174.60750.00%
Drugs133.9144.44%
Criminal damage and arson112.99-26.67%
Vehicle crime62.53-57.14%
Burglary51.380.00%
Other crime41.1533.33%
Robbery40.92300.00%
Theft from the person30.92-25.00%
Shoplifting20.69-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7445.302.78%
Anti-social behaviour2217.01100.00%
Public order225.06-37.14%
Other theft185.06-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson154.1487.50%
Vehicle crime143.45100.00%
Drugs93.22350.00%
Shoplifting62.0720.00%
Burglary51.3825.00%
Theft from the person41.15100.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.69-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.46-60.00%
Robbery10.46-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7241.852.86%
Public order3516.5629.63%
Other theft228.05-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour115.06-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson82.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime71.8475.00%
Bicycle theft51.6125.00%
Shoplifting51.1525.00%
Burglary41.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.92-50.00%
Other crime30.69200.00%
Robbery30.69-25.00%
Drugs20.69-60.00%
Theft from the person20.46-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7045.9911.11%
Public order2716.103.85%
Other theft266.214.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.9816.67%
Criminal damage and arson124.83-25.00%
Burglary122.7671.43%
Possession of weapons62.7650.00%
Drugs51.38-54.55%
Bicycle theft41.15-42.86%
Shoplifting40.92-33.33%
Theft from the person40.92-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.92-42.86%
Robbery40.92300.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6345.76-8.70%
Public order2614.49-16.13%
Other theft255.9825.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.1414.29%
Drugs113.68266.67%
Burglary72.53133.33%
Theft from the person71.61133.33%
Bicycle theft71.61133.33%
Vehicle crime71.6175.00%
Shoplifting61.61-14.29%
Possession of weapons41.380.00%
Other crime10.92-50.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6940.24-13.75%
Public order3115.876.90%
Other theft207.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson144.6040.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.22-25.00%
Shoplifting72.0740.00%
Vehicle crime41.61-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.9233.33%
Theft from the person30.92200.00%
Bicycle theft30.69-40.00%
Drugs30.69-40.00%
Burglary30.69-66.67%
Robbery30.69-25.00%
Other crime20.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8045.99-1.23%
Other theft3018.3936.36%
Public order296.90-21.62%
Anti-social behaviour126.67-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson102.76-44.44%
Burglary92.30125.00%
Bicycle theft52.07-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.15-16.67%
Drugs51.150.00%
Shoplifting51.1525.00%
Robbery41.150.00%
Possession of weapons30.9250.00%
Other crime20.69-33.33%
Theft from the person10.46-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8148.520.00%
Public order3718.620.00%
Other theft228.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson185.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.140.00%
Bicycle theft82.990.00%
Vehicle crime61.840.00%
Drugs51.380.00%
Robbery41.150.00%
Theft from the person40.920.00%
Burglary40.920.00%
Shoplifting40.920.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 202412
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 169 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 202412
June 202418
May 202411
April 202415
March 20248
February 202412
January 202416
December 202314
November 202310
October 202318

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241
June 20247
May 202413
April 20249
March 20242
February 20245
January 202411
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 257 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 202418
June 202421
May 202422
April 202418
March 202422
February 202426
January 202425
December 202320
November 202330
October 202322

A total of 380 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202438
July 202446
June 202430
May 202420
April 202422
March 202435
February 202427
January 202426
December 202331
November 202329
October 202337

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 845 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202467
July 202472
June 202473
May 202466
April 202474
March 202472
February 202470
January 202463
December 202369
November 202380
October 202381

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 202417
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202411
July 202410
June 20244
May 20246
April 202414
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202425
July 202426
June 202418
May 202422
April 202422
March 202411
February 202421
January 202418
December 20239
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE1 6WH 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. Parking Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Welford Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Trinity Lane
    Total10
    Drugs3
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. King Street
    Total7
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Princess Road Backways
    Total7
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dover Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Regent Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Museum Square
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Atkins Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Marlborough Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Wellington Street
    Total5
    Public order3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. York Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Ashwell Street
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. De Montfort Square
    Total5
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Oxford Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Park Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Turner Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Nelson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Rawson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. West Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Albion Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. De Montfort Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Lower Hastings Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Tigers Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1