LE2 1GN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 1GN

LE2 1GN, Leicester has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.49 per 1,000 population. This LE2 1GN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE2 postcode area, which has experienced 1111 crimes and a crime rate of 9.20 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE2 1GN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 1GN, encompassing approximately 10842 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE2 1GN area, explore the LE2 1GN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-12.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-37.93% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)

LE2 1GN Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Albans Road with total crimes: 8
  • Abingdon Road with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

LE2 1GN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences348.49-12.82%
Anti-social behaviour183.14-37.93%
Public order151.66-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson91.3828.57%
Other theft50.8325.00%
Drugs40.46-33.33%
Shoplifting30.3750.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Burglary10.09-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.88-15.22%
Anti-social behaviour293.607.41%
Public order162.67-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson71.48-12.50%
Burglary60.65-14.29%
Drugs60.55-50.00%
Other crime40.55100.00%
Other theft40.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.3750.00%
Shoplifting20.28-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.09-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4613.10-9.80%
Anti-social behaviour274.2435.00%
Public order172.4988.89%
Drugs121.57140.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.11-11.11%
Other theft80.7460.00%
Burglary70.74250.00%
Shoplifting50.6566.67%
Robbery40.460.00%
Other crime20.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.18-66.67%
Theft from the person20.18100.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5110.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.70-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson91.8412.50%
Public order90.83-57.14%
Vehicle crime60.830.00%
Other theft50.55-58.33%
Drugs50.46-61.54%
Other crime40.460.00%
Shoplifting30.37200.00%
Burglary20.28-75.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.36-27.66%
Anti-social behaviour223.1446.67%
Public order212.03162.50%
Drugs131.9444.44%
Other theft121.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.11-11.11%
Burglary80.74100.00%
Vehicle crime60.74100.00%
Robbery50.55400.00%
Bicycle theft20.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4710.3395.83%
Anti-social behaviour154.33-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson91.38-10.00%
Drugs90.83125.00%
Other theft80.83100.00%
Public order80.7460.00%
Bicycle theft40.740.00%
Burglary40.3733.33%
Vehicle crime30.37200.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.09-80.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.47-48.94%
Anti-social behaviour162.2133.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.4811.11%
Shoplifting70.9275.00%
Theft from the person50.65400.00%
Public order50.46-50.00%
Drugs40.46-33.33%
Other theft40.37-63.64%
Burglary30.370.00%
Robbery20.28100.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4710.422.17%
Anti-social behaviour124.3333.33%
Other theft111.11120.00%
Public order101.0125.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.9212.50%
Drugs60.830.00%
Other crime50.55150.00%
Shoplifting40.460.00%
Burglary30.3750.00%
Possession of weapons20.28-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.18100.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Robbery10.09-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences468.852.22%
Anti-social behaviour94.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.830.00%
Public order80.74-42.86%
Drugs60.74-25.00%
Possession of weapons50.550.00%
Other theft50.4625.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Burglary20.28-77.78%
Other crime20.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.09-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4510.05-6.25%
Public order144.157.69%
Anti-social behaviour121.2933.33%
Burglary91.11350.00%
Drugs80.8360.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.74100.00%
Other theft40.74-63.64%
Robbery30.3750.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-77.78%
Other crime20.18-33.33%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4810.332.13%
Public order134.43-13.33%
Other theft111.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.01-43.75%
Vehicle crime90.83200.00%
Drugs50.8325.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.46-69.23%
Shoplifting40.37-20.00%
Other crime30.370.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Burglary20.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4711.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.330.00%
Public order151.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.380.00%
Other theft111.200.00%
Shoplifting51.010.00%
Possession of weapons40.460.00%
Burglary40.370.00%
Drugs40.370.00%
Vehicle crime30.370.00%
Other crime30.280.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202416
June 202417
May 20249
April 202421
March 20248
February 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 202314
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 508 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 202439
June 202446
May 202451
April 202434
March 202447
February 202424
January 202447
December 202346
November 202345
October 202348
September 202347

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202429
June 202427
May 202420
April 202422
March 202415
February 202416
January 202412
December 20239
November 202312
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245
April 202413
March 20249
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 202412
March 20248
February 20244
January 202411
December 20235
November 20234
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248
March 20249
February 202410
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
February 20247
January 20244
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20247
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20235
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE2 1GN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Albans Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Abingdon Road
    Total7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Lyme Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Chaucer Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Bartholomew Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Peters Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Upper Tichborne Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Welland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Onslow Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Twycross Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. St James Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Draper Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Cromer Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 15. Biddulph Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. Skipworth Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Earl Howe Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Worthington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dronfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Shipley Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Osmaston Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Halsbury Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ripon Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Linton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Tennyson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Myrtle Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Evington Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1