SOUTHFIELDS DRIVE, LE2 6QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 6QS

SOUTHFIELDS DRIVE, LE2 6QS, Leicester has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.23 per 1,000 population. This LE2 6QS 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 6QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 6QS, encompassing approximately 4887 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE2 6QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jekor Close with total crimes: 6
  • Whitwell Row with total crimes: 6
  • Arnesby Crescent with total crimes: 5

SOUTHFIELDS DRIVE, LE2 6QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.23-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour54.50-58.33%
Drugs51.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0225.00%
Public order41.02-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Other theft30.6150.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.8480.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.52-29.41%
Public order52.46-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.02-33.33%
Other crime20.820.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.2541.67%
Violence and sexual offences153.48-31.82%
Public order83.07166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.64-33.33%
Other theft41.23300.00%
Drugs40.82100.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.66-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour124.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.4628.57%
Public order31.84-50.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.71-22.22%
Public order61.43100.00%
Other theft41.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.820.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.59-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson94.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.84-50.00%
Public order30.61-25.00%
Other crime20.61-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.6640.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.73-25.00%
Public order41.23300.00%
Other theft40.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-62.50%
Other crime30.61200.00%
Drugs30.61-57.14%
Burglary20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.43-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson84.09166.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.64166.67%
Drugs71.64250.00%
Other theft41.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.82100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.20-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.0022.22%
Public order54.50150.00%
Other theft41.0233.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-50.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.98-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.68-40.00%
Other theft31.23-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61200.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Public order20.41-50.00%
Drugs10.41-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences209.21-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson104.09100.00%
Public order42.05-42.86%
Other theft40.82300.00%
Drugs40.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.800.00%
Public order74.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.430.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202427
July 202415
June 202422
May 202423
April 202423
March 202428
February 202420
January 202422
December 202318
November 202320
October 202321

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 202417
June 202412
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20249
May 20247
April 20249
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 202310
October 20235

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

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Jekor Close
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hawkes Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Bridevale Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Trenant Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Barfoot Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Farm Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Helmsley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Stanton Row
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Uplands Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 13. Cottagers Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pen Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Linwood Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Fayrhurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. B5366
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Melland Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Asplin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Sponne Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1