ST JOHNS ROAD, LE2 2BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 2BL

ST JOHNS ROAD, LE2 2BL, Leicester has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.17 per 1,000 population. This LE2 2BL 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 2BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 2BL, encompassing approximately 4327 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE2 2BL area, explore the LE2 2BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

LE2 2BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road with total crimes: 7
  • Burlington Road with total crimes: 7
  • St Marys Road with total crimes: 4

ST JOHNS ROAD, LE2 2BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.17-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson103.93150.00%
Other theft52.3166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.92-40.00%
Burglary20.69-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.85-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.39400.00%
Burglary41.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-42.86%
Public order40.92-50.00%
Other theft30.92-25.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.71-32.26%
Public order84.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.85-22.22%
Other theft41.620.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.2582.35%
Criminal damage and arson97.1628.57%
Public order82.0833.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.85-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.39150.00%
Other theft41.1633.33%
Other crime10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.32-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour103.93400.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.31250.00%
Public order61.62500.00%
Other theft31.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-33.33%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.2435.29%
Vehicle crime35.3150.00%
Drugs30.69200.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%
Public order10.23-85.71%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.4021.43%
Public order73.93250.00%
Burglary41.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.92-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Other theft30.6950.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.167.69%
Anti-social behaviour53.23150.00%
Vehicle crime41.16300.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Drugs10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.550.00%
Public order33.00-25.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.23-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.32-23.53%
Other theft73.000.00%
Public order41.62300.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Drugs20.46-50.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.16112.50%
Drugs43.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.01-46.67%
Vehicle crime51.85150.00%
Other theft31.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Public order20.46-71.43%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.320.00%
Public order73.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.460.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 202410
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
July 202421
June 202431
May 202417
April 202423
March 202417
February 202414
January 202413
December 202313
November 202317
October 20238
September 202315

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20247
June 20249
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE2 2BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. London Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Burlington Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. St Marys Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Elmfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Springfield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 6. Cross Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Barratt Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beechcroft Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Kimberley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Toller Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Malvern Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Cedars Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. St Johns Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Avenue Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. East Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Knighton Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Victoria Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Barradale Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Evington Parks Road
    Total1
    Other theft1