LE2 6AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 6AE

LE2 6AE, Leicester has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.85 per 1,000 population. This LE2 6AE 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 6AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 6AE, encompassing approximately 4579 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE2 6AE area, explore the LE2 6AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)

LE2 6AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Euston Street with total crimes: 44
  • Putney Road with total crimes: 7
  • Adderley Road with total crimes: 3

LE2 6AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2414.8560.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.24-14.29%
Public order92.62-35.71%
Drugs91.97125.00%
Other theft41.9733.33%
Other crime30.870.00%
Possession of weapons30.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1513.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.28-50.00%
Public order143.06-12.50%
Shoplifting53.06-37.50%
Drugs41.09-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour30.87200.00%
Other theft30.66-50.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.7840.00%
Public order166.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson153.4915.38%
Drugs93.28125.00%
Shoplifting81.97300.00%
Other theft61.7520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.5425.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.3785.71%
Public order122.8433.33%
Other theft52.62400.00%
Drugs41.09-63.64%
Shoplifting20.87100.00%
Other crime20.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.32-15.79%
Drugs113.4910.00%
Public order92.4080.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.97-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour51.530.00%
Other crime41.09300.00%
Bicycle theft30.870.00%
Possession of weapons20.66100.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.19-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson134.1544.44%
Drugs102.84100.00%
Public order52.18-37.50%
Other theft41.09-42.86%
Burglary40.87100.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.6650.00%
Shoplifting20.66-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.985.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.59-18.18%
Public order81.97-11.11%
Other theft71.750.00%
Drugs51.530.00%
Vehicle crime41.09300.00%
Shoplifting30.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-33.33%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.5425.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.37-45.00%
Public order92.4050.00%
Other theft71.9775.00%
Drugs51.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0950.00%
Shoplifting20.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2015.7242.86%
Violence and sexual offences164.37-5.88%
Drugs103.4925.00%
Public order62.1850.00%
Other theft41.31-20.00%
Shoplifting40.870.00%
Bicycle theft40.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.3621.43%
Criminal damage and arson143.71100.00%
Drugs83.060.00%
Other theft51.75400.00%
Public order41.09-42.86%
Robbery10.870.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.74-12.50%
Drugs83.06-27.27%
Public order71.7516.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.53-58.82%
Bicycle theft11.530.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Other theft10.22-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1713.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.710.00%
Drugs113.490.00%
Public order62.400.00%
Other theft51.310.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202428
June 202420
May 202416
April 202419
March 202421
February 202420
January 202416
December 202317
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202416
June 202412
May 20249
April 20245
March 20248
February 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 202411
April 202410
March 20245
February 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 165 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202415
July 202415
June 202413
May 20247
April 202413
March 20249
February 202411
January 202420
December 202314
November 20237
October 202317

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244

A total of 4 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
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE2 6AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Euston Street
    Total44
    Criminal damage and arson18
    Public order8
    Drugs7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Possession of weapons3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Putney Road
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Adderley Road
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Kingsley Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Knighton Junction Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lytton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brentwood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Westbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lorne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fleetwood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Lytham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1