LE2 1HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 1HW

LE2 1HW, Leicester has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.02 per 1,000 population. This LE2 1HW 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 1HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 1HW, encompassing approximately 9383 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (25.93% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE2 1HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highfield Street with total crimes: 8
  • Ripon Street with total crimes: 7
  • Abingdon Road with total crimes: 6

LE2 1HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.0225.93%
Anti-social behaviour123.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.280.00%
Public order91.07-35.71%
Drugs80.96100.00%
Other theft50.8525.00%
Robbery40.530.00%
Vehicle crime30.43200.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Theft from the person20.210.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.63-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour162.88-36.00%
Public order141.717.69%
Criminal damage and arson101.4942.86%
Drugs41.07-20.00%
Other theft40.43-50.00%
Burglary40.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour254.1613.64%
Public order132.668.33%
Other theft81.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.85-46.15%
Other crime50.75150.00%
Drugs50.53-28.57%
Robbery40.530.00%
Burglary40.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.11-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.43-2.50%
Anti-social behaviour224.16-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson132.3462.50%
Public order121.3950.00%
Other theft81.2860.00%
Drugs70.8575.00%
Burglary60.75200.00%
Shoplifting50.64150.00%
Robbery40.53300.00%
Vehicle crime30.43-57.14%
Theft from the person20.32100.00%
Other crime20.21-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.21100.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.6237.93%
Anti-social behaviour264.2623.81%
Public order82.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.85-11.11%
Vehicle crime70.8540.00%
Other theft50.75-54.55%
Drugs40.53-73.33%
Other crime30.430.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Burglary20.21-60.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Robbery10.11-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.90-14.71%
Anti-social behaviour213.0910.53%
Public order162.24433.33%
Drugs151.7166.67%
Other theft111.6057.14%
Criminal damage and arson91.17-18.18%
Robbery60.96100.00%
Vehicle crime50.6466.67%
Burglary50.53150.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.4441.67%
Anti-social behaviour193.625.56%
Criminal damage and arson112.02-8.33%
Drugs91.17350.00%
Other theft70.9640.00%
Public order30.7550.00%
Vehicle crime30.32200.00%
Bicycle theft30.32200.00%
Robbery30.32-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Burglary20.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.21-75.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour182.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.920.00%
Other theft51.28-54.55%
Robbery40.530.00%
Theft from the person40.430.00%
Burglary40.430.00%
Drugs20.43-80.00%
Shoplifting20.21100.00%
Public order20.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.11-50.00%
Other crime10.11-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.235.88%
Criminal damage and arson123.840.00%
Other theft111.28266.67%
Drugs101.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.07-10.00%
Public order60.96-25.00%
Burglary40.64300.00%
Other crime40.43100.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-66.67%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences348.95-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson123.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.28-9.09%
Public order81.07-20.00%
Drugs50.85-16.67%
Other theft30.53-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.320.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Theft from the person20.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.21100.00%
Other crime20.21100.00%
Burglary10.21-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences389.3831.03%
Anti-social behaviour114.0510.00%
Public order101.17-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson81.07166.67%
Drugs60.8550.00%
Burglary50.64150.00%
Other theft50.53-37.50%
Robbery20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.100.00%
Public order113.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.170.00%
Other theft81.070.00%
Vehicle crime40.850.00%
Drugs40.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.430.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Burglary20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20247
June 202413
May 20248
April 20249
March 202411
February 202412
January 202412
December 202312
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 403 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202427
July 202439
June 202439
May 202440
April 202429
March 202434
February 202424
January 202436
December 202334
November 202338
October 202329

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 202425
June 202422
May 202426
April 202421
March 202419
February 202418
January 20249
December 202310
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 202411
March 20247
February 20245
January 202411
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 202415
March 20249
February 20242
January 202410
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202413
June 202412
May 20248
April 202416
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20245
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Highfield Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ripon Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Abingdon Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Draper Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Onslow Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Victoria Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Elmfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Devana Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Myrtle Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Evington Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Welland Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. St Albans Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 14. St James Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lyme Road
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 16. Tennyson Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bartholomew Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cedar Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Conifer Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 20. St Peters Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Hamilton Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Upper New Walk
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mill Hill Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Severn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Cedars Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Victoria Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Barradale Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Herschell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Mayfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1