KNIGHTON FIELDS ROAD WEST, LE2 6LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 6LG

KNIGHTON FIELDS ROAD WEST, LE2 6LG, Leicester has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.54 per 1,000 population. This LE2 6LG 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 6LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 6LG, encompassing approximately 3634 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (32) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)

LE2 6LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Euston Street with total crimes: 44
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Lansdowne Road with total crimes: 6

KNIGHTON FIELDS ROAD WEST, LE2 6LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3830.5418.75%
Criminal damage and arson3210.4677.78%
Public order138.81-23.53%
Drugs83.5814.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.20100.00%
Other theft41.65300.00%
Other crime31.100.00%
Possession of weapons30.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.83200.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.84-25.58%
Criminal damage and arson188.81-5.26%
Public order174.95-15.00%
Drugs74.68-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9350.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4328.6248.28%
Public order2011.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson195.5046.15%
Drugs105.23100.00%
Other theft42.75100.00%
Other crime31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-50.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.5645.00%
Public order157.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.1330.00%
Drugs53.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.10-20.00%
Other crime31.10-40.00%
Theft from the person30.830.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.50-16.67%
Drugs102.75-23.08%
Public order102.7511.11%
Other crime52.75150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.380.00%
Vehicle crime31.38-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4024.7711.11%
Drugs1311.01225.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.5820.00%
Public order93.30-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour52.480.00%
Vehicle crime41.38100.00%
Burglary31.1050.00%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3620.6416.13%
Public order119.9137.50%
Criminal damage and arson103.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.75-16.67%
Drugs41.38-20.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.9924.00%
Criminal damage and arson108.53-52.38%
Public order82.75-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.2050.00%
Drugs51.65-44.44%
Other theft31.38-25.00%
Burglary20.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.848.70%
Criminal damage and arson216.880.00%
Public order105.7866.67%
Drugs92.75-10.00%
Other theft42.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.100.00%
Burglary31.1050.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.369.52%
Criminal damage and arson216.3375.00%
Drugs105.78-9.09%
Public order62.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.65-69.23%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Other theft20.55-66.67%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.46-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.7844.44%
Criminal damage and arson123.58-20.00%
Drugs113.3057.14%
Public order93.030.00%
Other theft62.48-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.65-25.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3023.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson158.260.00%
Public order94.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.480.00%
Drugs72.480.00%
Other theft71.930.00%
Vehicle crime41.930.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202418
July 202419
June 202413
May 202410
April 202412
March 202410
February 202410
January 202421
December 202321
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 99 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 20245
May 202410
April 202413
March 20244
February 20245
January 20249
December 202310
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 202420
June 202415
May 202410
April 20249
March 202411
February 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202432
July 202443
June 202429
May 202420
April 202440
March 202436
February 202431
January 202425
December 202323
November 202321
October 202330

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE2 6LG 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Lansdowne Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Other crime1
  • 4. Hawkins Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Kempson Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Old Saffron Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. New Park Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Clifton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lorrimer Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lothair Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Oliver Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Kingsley Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 13. Copinger Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Knighton Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cavendish Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Saffron Hill Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Burns Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Knighton Fields Road West
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Knighton Lane East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Thackeray Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shakespeare Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Scott Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Whittier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1