KNIGHTON ROAD, LE2 3TS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 3TS

KNIGHTON ROAD, LE2 3TS, Leicester has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.16 per 1,000 population. This LE2 3TS 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 3TS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 3TS, encompassing approximately 3247 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE2 3TS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Newmarket Street with total crimes: 2
  • Eton Close with total crimes: 2

KNIGHTON ROAD, LE2 3TS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.16125.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.77-25.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.23300.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5420.00%
Other theft31.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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 offences53.08-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour31.540.00%
Public order10.92-50.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.6237.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.39200.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.62-57.89%
Burglary22.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.93111.11%
Anti-social behaviour35.850.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.930.00%
Public order42.770.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.08-10.00%
Public order42.77300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.08-33.33%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0850.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.8525.00%
Public order23.080.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.620.00%
Vehicle crime22.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 202411
April 20248
March 202419
February 20249
January 20249
December 202310
November 202310
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Church Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
  • 2. Newmarket Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Eton Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Carisbrooke Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cademan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Estima Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bonnington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Landseer Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Elms Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Knighton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sackville Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Houlditch Road
    Total1
    Other theft1