SOUTH KNIGHTON ROAD, LE2 3LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 3LS

SOUTH KNIGHTON ROAD, LE2 3LS, Leicester has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.61 per 1,000 population. This LE2 3LS 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 3LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 3LS, encompassing approximately 3065 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

LE2 3LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leicester Road with total crimes: 2
  • Holbrook Road with total crimes: 1
  • Beresford Drive with total crimes: 1

SOUTH KNIGHTON ROAD, LE2 3LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-80.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30100.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.89-28.57%
Other theft31.63200.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8940.00%
Public order22.28100.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.2866.67%
Public order11.630.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.98-76.92%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.52160.00%
Vehicle crime34.240.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.2225.00%
Public order41.6333.33%
Vehicle crime31.30-25.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.550.00%
Vehicle crime41.30-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.30-63.64%
Public order31.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.520.00%
Vehicle crime63.59100.00%
Shoplifting11.960.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.33-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.83450.00%
Burglary43.5933.33%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Public order20.65100.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary32.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.980.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 202413
February 20245
January 20244
December 202311
November 202311
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Leicester Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Holbrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beresford Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. South Knighton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sidney Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Link Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ridgway Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1