LEICESTER ROAD, LE2 5BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 5BD

LEICESTER ROAD, LE2 5BD, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.81 per 1,000 population. This LE2 5BD 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 5BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 5BD, encompassing approximately 3262 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE2 5BD area, explore the LE2 5BD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LE2 5BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

LEICESTER ROAD, LE2 5BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.81157.14%
Anti-social behaviour45.52-42.86%
Public order31.2350.00%
Shoplifting20.92-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.2716.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.15-56.25%
Shoplifting42.15-20.00%
Public order21.23-60.00%
Burglary20.61-60.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.2623.08%
Anti-social behaviour64.9050.00%
Public order51.840.00%
Burglary51.530.00%
Shoplifting51.53150.00%
Drugs11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.7330.00%
Public order53.98150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.53-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.0566.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.060.00%
Shoplifting21.53-33.33%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.97-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour51.84150.00%
Public order31.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92200.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Shoplifting30.92-57.14%
Other theft10.92-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.117.69%
Shoplifting74.2975.00%
Public order42.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-33.33%
Drugs20.610.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.58-23.53%
Shoplifting43.98-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Public order20.61-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.576.25%
Burglary55.210.00%
Shoplifting51.53-44.44%
Public order41.53-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2350.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.79166.67%
Shoplifting94.9080.00%
Burglary52.7666.67%
Public order51.53150.00%
Other theft31.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-66.67%
Drugs20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.84-25.00%
Shoplifting51.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.53300.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Public order20.92-33.33%
Other crime10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.050.00%
Other theft32.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
July 202416
June 202413
May 202410
April 20246
March 202414
February 202413
January 202417
December 202316
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE2 5BD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. London Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Albion Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Iliffe Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Onderby Mews
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Churchill Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. New Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. The Parade
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Church Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Wigston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Goddards Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Honeybourne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1