LE2 3LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 3LU

LE2 3LU, Leicester has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.99 per 1,000 population. This LE2 3LU 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 3LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 3LU, encompassing approximately 3002 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE2 3LU area, explore the LE2 3LU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LE2 3LU area, visit the LE2 3LU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LE2 3LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Carisbrooke Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Ratcliffe Court with total crimes: 2

LE2 3LU 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.00100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.33200.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.66-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.0020.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.00300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33100.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Burglary10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting159.66650.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.000.00%
Public order31.67200.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.33-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.670.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.3360.00%
Public order32.660.00%
Other theft31.0050.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.66-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour31.67-25.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-75.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.32112.50%
Vehicle crime45.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.330.00%
Public order21.33-50.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.33100.00%
Public order42.6633.33%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In January 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 offences45.33-71.43%
Public order31.3350.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-75.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.9916.67%
Vehicle crime44.66300.00%
Public order21.33-33.33%
Other theft10.67-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-75.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.66300.00%
Burglary44.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.33200.00%
Public order31.0050.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.000.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 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
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 202417
February 20248
January 20244
December 202314
November 202312
October 20233

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

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 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
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 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting12
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Carisbrooke Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ratcliffe Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Beresford Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. South Knighton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sidney Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Stoneygate Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Elms Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Knighton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sackville Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Ridgway Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1