BELTON CLOSE, LE2 6QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 6QP

BELTON CLOSE, LE2 6QP, Leicester has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.52 per 1,000 population. This LE2 6QP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE2 postcode area, which has experienced 1111 crimes and a crime rate of 9.20 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE2 6QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 6QP, encompassing approximately 4687 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

LE2 6QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitwell Row with total crimes: 6
  • Barfoot Road with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5

BELTON CLOSE, LE2 6QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.5238.89%
Anti-social behaviour135.33-27.78%
Public order72.77-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.49-20.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Drugs10.43-80.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.37-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour183.8438.46%
Public order83.84166.67%
Drugs51.7166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.07-37.50%
Other theft31.07200.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences2112.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.481200.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.7714.29%
Burglary31.7150.00%
Drugs30.6450.00%
Public order30.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other theft10.21-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.81-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson74.48-12.50%
Public order61.4950.00%
Other theft41.280.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.813.85%
Criminal damage and arson85.76166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.71-50.00%
Public order40.85-20.00%
Other crime10.85-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.9523.81%
Anti-social behaviour85.550.00%
Public order51.71150.00%
Other theft41.07-33.33%
Drugs30.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-70.00%
Other crime30.64200.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.13300.00%
Other theft61.7150.00%
Drugs61.28100.00%
Public order21.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.6010.53%
Public order64.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.280.00%
Other theft41.07100.00%
Drugs30.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.11-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson54.05-50.00%
Drugs21.07-33.33%
Other theft20.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43100.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Public order20.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.81-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson104.48100.00%
Public order42.13-42.86%
Other theft40.85100.00%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Drugs30.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.24-40.00%
Public order75.12-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.49-37.50%
Drugs31.0750.00%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-85.71%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.3633.33%
Criminal damage and arson88.53-20.00%
Public order81.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.71-36.36%
Shoplifting21.49100.00%
Drugs20.43-60.00%
Other theft20.43-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.350.00%
Other theft52.130.00%
Drugs51.070.00%
Public order41.070.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202418
June 202413
May 20241
April 20244
March 20248
February 20248
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20237
August 202311

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20235

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20238
August 20234

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20248
March 20243
February 202410
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 20235
September 20238
August 202310

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 202418
June 202421
May 202421
April 202427
March 202426
February 202421
January 202421
December 202319
November 202321
October 202324
September 202340
August 202330

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232
August 20235

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Whitwell Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Barfoot Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pen Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 5. Crabtree Corner
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Asplin Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Stonesby Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Schoolgate
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Farm Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Belton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Helmsley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Stanton Row
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Uplands Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Arnesby Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Trenant Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Highgate
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 17. Elston Fields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Melland Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Attlee Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Greenside Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cottagers Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Poppy Close
    Total1
    Robbery1