DOVEDALE ROAD, LE2 2DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 2DJ

DOVEDALE ROAD, LE2 2DJ, Leicester has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.14 per 1,000 population. This LE2 2DJ 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 2DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 2DJ, encompassing approximately 2563 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

LE2 2DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • St Andrew'S Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Bankart Avenue with total crimes: 1

DOVEDALE ROAD, LE2 2DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.1420.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.6820.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.34-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1011.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.90-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.9566.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Burglary20.78-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1512.48650.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.85200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.340.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary35.46200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.170.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Shoplifting20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Public order10.39-83.33%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order66.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.340.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.29-28.57%
Public order21.95100.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.2975.00%
Public order12.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.07100.00%
Public order31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Burglary10.78-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.780.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.07-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56100.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.950.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
January 20242

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202415
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting12
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. St Andrew'S Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Bankart Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Stoughton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blankley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Byway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Highway Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Kingsway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1