LE2 6JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 6JU

LE2 6JU, Leicester has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.49 per 1,000 population. This LE2 6JU 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 6JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 6JU, encompassing approximately 4005 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE2 6JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saffron Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Neston Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

LE2 6JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.49-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour83.25-11.11%
Public order42.00100.00%
Other theft31.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-60.00%
Shoplifting20.50100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.7422.22%
Anti-social behaviour95.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.25400.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Public order20.50-66.67%
Burglary20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.9920.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.49140.00%
Public order63.000.00%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.990.00%
Public order63.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.50-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.25-44.44%
Drugs31.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.4925.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.75350.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.2560.00%
Drugs62.00200.00%
Public order41.500.00%
Other theft21.00-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.24-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson53.0066.67%
Other theft41.25300.00%
Public order41.00300.00%
Shoplifting31.00-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Drugs20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.50-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.494.55%
Shoplifting55.7466.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7550.00%
Drugs30.75-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Other crime10.50-66.67%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.4929.41%
Drugs45.49100.00%
Other theft41.00300.00%
Other crime31.000.00%
Shoplifting30.75-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-75.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.7413.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.00300.00%
Shoplifting52.00150.00%
Bicycle theft21.250.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.49-31.82%
Other theft33.7550.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Public order20.50-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.74-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour65.49500.00%
Public order51.50-16.67%
Theft from the person41.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0050.00%
Other theft20.75-33.33%
Burglary10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.740.00%
Public order65.740.00%
Shoplifting41.500.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202412
June 20245
May 20249
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20248
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
July 202418
June 202415
May 202415
April 202412
March 202423
February 202422
January 202417
December 202315
November 202322
October 202323

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20242

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
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Saffron Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Neston Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Copinger Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Boulder Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hallaton Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Whittier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cheviot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Prentice Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Neston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gedge Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Fairway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Heathcott Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Oakleas Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. B5366
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Percy Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1