LE2 6NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 6NP

LE2 6NP, Leicester has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.35 per 1,000 population. This LE2 6NP 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 6NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 6NP, encompassing approximately 5562 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

LE2 6NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saffron Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Whitwell Row with total crimes: 6
  • Arnesby Crescent with total crimes: 5

LE2 6NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.35-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour83.60-55.56%
Public order71.44133.33%
Other theft51.2625.00%
Drugs30.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-50.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.2344.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.47-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.2433.33%
Other theft40.72100.00%
Public order30.72-72.73%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.59-30.56%
Anti-social behaviour214.4923.53%
Public order113.7857.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.98-50.00%
Drugs30.54-25.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.1044.00%
Anti-social behaviour176.47183.33%
Public order73.06-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.26-14.29%
Drugs41.08-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Robbery20.36100.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Other theft20.36-33.33%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.874.17%
Public order104.49100.00%
Drugs71.80600.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.26-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.26100.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.71-31.43%
Criminal damage and arson104.3142.86%
Public order51.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Other theft30.54-25.00%
Shoplifting30.54-40.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.36100.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.2312.90%
Criminal damage and arson76.29133.33%
Public order51.2666.67%
Shoplifting50.9025.00%
Other theft40.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-57.14%
Drugs30.54-70.00%
Other crime20.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.7614.81%
Drugs105.57233.33%
Other theft81.8060.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.440.00%
Shoplifting41.26-20.00%
Other crime30.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-50.00%
Public order30.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.158.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.85250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.2650.00%
Other theft51.080.00%
Shoplifting50.90150.00%
Drugs30.90200.00%
Public order30.54-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-60.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.178.70%
Vehicle crime54.49400.00%
Other theft50.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-33.33%
Public order40.72-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour20.72100.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.35-25.81%
Public order94.1412.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.6250.00%
Other theft51.08150.00%
Theft from the person30.90200.00%
Drugs20.54-60.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.970.00%
Public order85.570.00%
Drugs51.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.900.00%
Shoplifting40.720.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 338 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202436
July 202425
June 202436
May 202425
April 202424
March 202435
February 202431
January 202427
December 202325
November 202323
October 202331

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 202410
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
July 202421
June 202417
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 202411
June 20247
May 202410
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 202410
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

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

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Saffron Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Whitwell Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Arnesby Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hawkes Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Helmsley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Stanton Row
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Boulder Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. B5366
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Uplands Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Cottagers Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Burgess Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Hallaton Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Prentice Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Neston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Linwood Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Fayrhurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Melland Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Asplin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Bretby Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Gedge Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cyprus Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. The Fairway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Heathcott Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Oakleas Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1