ST LEONARDS ROAD, LE2 1WS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 1WS

ST LEONARDS ROAD, LE2 1WS, Leicester has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.09 per 1,000 population. This LE2 1WS 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 1WS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 1WS, encompassing approximately 5078 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE2 1WS area, explore the LE2 1WS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LE2 1WS area, visit the LE2 1WS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

LE2 1WS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howard Road with total crimes: 8
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 5
  • St Marys Road with total crimes: 4

ST LEONARDS ROAD, LE2 1WS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.09-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.97-14.29%
Public order51.18150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9825.00%
Vehicle crime30.98200.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Other theft10.39-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.88-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour72.3616.67%
Shoplifting51.38-37.50%
Other theft50.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.980.00%
Robbery20.79100.00%
Drugs20.39-33.33%
Public order20.39-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.6213.33%
Shoplifting83.35166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.580.00%
Public order51.18-16.67%
Other theft50.98-44.44%
Other crime50.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.98100.00%
Drugs30.7950.00%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.4587.50%
Other theft92.95125.00%
Public order61.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.18-40.00%
Shoplifting31.1850.00%
Burglary30.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-50.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.28233.33%
Violence and sexual offences81.97-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.5833.33%
Other theft40.79-33.33%
Public order30.79200.00%
Shoplifting20.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.39-33.33%
Robbery10.390.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.8687.50%
Other theft62.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.1866.67%
Burglary30.9850.00%
Shoplifting30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.59-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.59200.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft128.07140.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.5866.67%
Shoplifting30.9850.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Public order30.59200.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.6971.43%
Other theft52.360.00%
Vehicle crime30.98-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.39-33.33%
Robbery20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Public order10.20-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.30-53.33%
Other theft51.38-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.98100.00%
Public order40.79300.00%
Burglary40.790.00%
Shoplifting30.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.10-6.25%
Other theft62.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1833.33%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.280.00%
Other theft43.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.790.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.590.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202417
June 202415
May 20248
April 202415
March 20248
February 202412
January 20247
December 202315
November 202316

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 202410
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
November 20234

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 202412
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
November 20233

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Howard Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Marys Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Cross Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Montague Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Adderley Road
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Knighton Junction Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bulwer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Orlando Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Lytton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brentwood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Westbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lorne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fleetwood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Lytham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1