WORDSWORTH ROAD, LE2 6EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 6EB

WORDSWORTH ROAD, LE2 6EB, Leicester has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.92 per 1,000 population. This LE2 6EB 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 6EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 6EB, encompassing approximately 5781 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

LE2 6EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heather Road with total crimes: 13
  • Great Arler Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sutton Road with total crimes: 4

WORDSWORTH ROAD, LE2 6EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.9245.45%
Criminal damage and arson72.77600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.21200.00%
Public order41.04300.00%
Other theft30.69-25.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other crime20.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.19-35.29%
Shoplifting51.90-37.50%
Other theft40.86-42.86%
Robbery20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.350.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Public order10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.26-10.53%
Shoplifting82.94300.00%
Other theft71.3816.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.21-40.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.17-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.26111.11%
Other theft63.29500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.04150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.86100.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-33.33%
Drugs10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.67-18.18%
Bicycle theft31.56200.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Vehicle crime30.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-33.33%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.17-50.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.36-31.25%
Other theft71.9016.67%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5250.00%
Shoplifting20.52-33.33%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.4023.08%
Other theft62.770.00%
Shoplifting31.0450.00%
Vehicle crime30.52200.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.880.00%
Other theft62.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.040.00%
Public order30.6950.00%
Burglary30.5250.00%
Shoplifting20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.88-13.33%
Other theft42.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.690.00%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Burglary20.35-33.33%
Public order20.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.577.14%
Other theft62.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04100.00%
Burglary30.69200.00%
Vehicle crime30.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.52-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.8816.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.4233.33%
Other theft31.38-40.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.17-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-75.00%
Drugs10.17-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.080.00%
Other theft51.040.00%
Burglary50.860.00%
Vehicle crime40.860.00%
Drugs40.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 202417
June 202419
May 20249
April 202411
March 202416
February 202413
January 202413
December 202315
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 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 20243

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heather Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Great Arler Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Sutton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Burns Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bonnington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Brentwood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Westbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lorne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fleetwood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Lytham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Houlditch Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Scott Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shelley Street
    Total1
    Public order1