LINK ROAD, LE2 3RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 3RA

LINK ROAD, LE2 3RA, Leicester has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.35 per 1,000 population. This LE2 3RA 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 3RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 3RA, encompassing approximately 2090 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

LE2 3RA 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
  • South Knighton Road with total crimes: 1

LINK ROAD, LE2 3RA 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 crime33.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.96-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences45.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.91100.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In July 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
Burglary23.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.96-33.33%
Other theft10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.83-40.00%
Public order21.43100.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

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 offences53.350.00%
Public order12.390.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.870.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.910.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.35200.00%
Burglary21.43100.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.26-33.33%
Other theft31.910.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.30200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.87-71.43%
Shoplifting10.960.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.65250.00%
Other theft33.35200.00%
Burglary31.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%

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
Burglary32.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.430.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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