LE2 0TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 0TH

LE2 0TH, Leicester has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.84 per 1,000 population. This LE2 0TH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE2 postcode area, which has experienced 1142 crimes and a crime rate of 9.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE2 0TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 0TH, encompassing approximately 9813 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE2 0TH area, explore the LE2 0TH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-13.73% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)

LE2 0TH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Andover Street with total crimes: 9
  • Highfield Street with total crimes: 8
  • Campbell Street with total crimes: 8

LE2 0TH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4412.84-13.73%
Anti-social behaviour204.4825.00%
Public order162.0477.78%
Vehicle crime141.63600.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.43-42.86%
Other theft51.22-54.55%
Drugs30.51-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Shoplifting20.200.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
Burglary20.20-75.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5113.35-7.27%
Criminal damage and arson215.2010.53%
Anti-social behaviour162.14-5.88%
Other theft111.6383.33%
Public order91.12-47.06%
Burglary80.920.00%
Drugs50.82-44.44%
Vehicle crime20.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.20-66.67%
Shoplifting20.200.00%
Robbery10.20-66.67%
Other crime10.10-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5515.59-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson195.6090.00%
Anti-social behaviour171.94-29.17%
Public order171.730.00%
Drugs91.7350.00%
Burglary80.9260.00%
Bicycle theft60.82100.00%
Other theft60.61-57.14%
Vehicle crime60.61200.00%
Other crime30.61200.00%
Robbery30.3150.00%
Theft from the person20.31100.00%
Shoplifting20.20-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7016.8155.56%
Anti-social behaviour247.139.09%
Public order172.45112.50%
Other theft141.73-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.43-16.67%
Shoplifting81.02100.00%
Drugs60.8250.00%
Burglary50.61150.00%
Bicycle theft30.51-57.14%
Robbery20.31100.00%
Vehicle crime20.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4513.35-29.69%
Anti-social behaviour224.5969.23%
Other theft152.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.53-29.41%
Vehicle crime81.22-20.00%
Public order80.82-52.94%
Bicycle theft70.820.00%
Shoplifting40.710.00%
Drugs40.41-50.00%
Other crime20.41-33.33%
Burglary20.20-66.67%
Robbery10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6416.3039.13%
Public order176.5221.43%
Criminal damage and arson171.7330.77%
Anti-social behaviour131.73-38.10%
Other theft121.3250.00%
Vehicle crime101.22150.00%
Drugs81.0260.00%
Burglary60.8220.00%
Shoplifting40.610.00%
Robbery30.410.00%
Other crime30.31200.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4613.45-2.13%
Anti-social behaviour214.69110.00%
Public order142.1475.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.4362.50%
Other theft81.32-20.00%
Bicycle theft70.820.00%
Burglary50.710.00%
Drugs50.5166.67%
Vehicle crime40.510.00%
Shoplifting40.41100.00%
Robbery30.4150.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4710.80-16.07%
Anti-social behaviour104.79-33.33%
Other theft101.02-47.37%
Public order81.02-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.82-42.86%
Burglary50.8266.67%
Vehicle crime40.51-33.33%
Other crime30.41-50.00%
Drugs30.31-40.00%
Theft from the person20.31100.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Shoplifting20.20-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5615.0819.15%
Other theft195.7135.71%
Anti-social behaviour151.9436.36%
Public order151.53-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson141.530.00%
Other crime61.43200.00%
Vehicle crime60.61100.00%
Drugs50.61150.00%
Burglary30.5150.00%
Shoplifting30.31-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.31200.00%
Robbery20.31100.00%
Theft from the person10.20-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4712.94-25.40%
Public order184.795.88%
Criminal damage and arson141.8375.00%
Other theft141.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.4357.14%
Shoplifting71.1240.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Theft from the person30.310.00%
Other crime20.31-33.33%
Drugs20.20-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Burglary20.20-50.00%
Robbery10.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.10-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6314.47-3.08%
Other theft216.4231.25%
Public order172.14-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson81.7314.29%
Anti-social behaviour70.82-41.67%
Shoplifting50.7125.00%
Burglary40.51-42.86%
Other crime30.41200.00%
Drugs30.31-50.00%
Robbery30.31200.00%
Vehicle crime30.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.3150.00%
Possession of weapons20.31-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6516.200.00%
Public order226.620.00%
Other theft162.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.630.00%
Vehicle crime91.220.00%
Burglary70.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.710.00%
Drugs60.710.00%
Theft from the person40.610.00%
Shoplifting40.410.00%
Possession of weapons30.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 653 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202451
July 202455
June 202470
May 202445
April 202464
March 202446
February 202447
January 202456
December 202347
November 202363
October 202365

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
March 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
July 202417
June 202424
May 202422
April 202413
March 202421
February 202410
January 202415
December 202311
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 202417
June 202417
May 20248
April 202417
March 202414
February 20248
January 202415
December 202318
November 202317
October 202322

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20248
April 202410
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 155 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 202419
June 202410
May 202412
April 202417
March 202413
February 20248
January 202414
December 202314
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 151 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20246
June 202414
May 202415
April 202412
March 20248
February 202410
January 202419
December 202314
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE2 0TH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Andover Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Other theft2
  • 2. Highfield Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Campbell Street
    Total8
    Vehicle crime6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Mensa Close
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Regent Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pluto Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Victoria Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Seymour Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 9. Gopsall Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Taurus Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Welland Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. St Albans Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sparkenhoe Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Guthlaxton Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Earl Howe Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Nelson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Lincoln Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Peters Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Hamilton Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Upper New Walk
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mill Hill Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Saxby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Severn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Oxendon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Vostock Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Hutchinson Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Derwent Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 29. Kings Newton Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1