KNIGHTON DRIVE, LE2 3HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 3HD

KNIGHTON DRIVE, LE2 3HD, Leicester has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.11 per 1,000 population. This LE2 3HD 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 3HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 3HD, encompassing approximately 3182 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE2 3HD area, explore the LE2 3HD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LE2 3HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Ratcliffe Court with total crimes: 2
  • Beechcroft Road with total crimes: 2

KNIGHTON DRIVE, LE2 3HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.7766.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.57-50.00%
Burglary31.2650.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.68-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.8314.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.51400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.57200.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Public order20.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1510.06650.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.7116.67%
Public order42.20100.00%
Other theft21.26100.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.890.00%
Public order20.94-50.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Other theft10.63-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.26-70.00%
Other theft30.9450.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.97-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour33.14-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-33.33%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Drugs20.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.0090.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.970.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Vehicle crime30.9450.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.3442.86%
Public order33.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.66-61.11%
Public order32.200.00%
Other theft20.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.8050.00%
Other theft35.66200.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.91300.00%
Burglary33.77200.00%
Public order30.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.260.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20244
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 202410
March 202419
February 202410
January 20247
December 202318
November 202312
October 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 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
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202415
June 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
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
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE2 3HD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting12
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Ratcliffe Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Beechcroft Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Toller Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Stoneygate Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Elms Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Knighton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sackville Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Ridgway Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Malvern Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1