LE2 7SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 7SE

LE2 7SE, Leicester has recorded a total of 100 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 64.90 per 1,000 population. This LE2 7SE 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 7SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 7SE, encompassing approximately 1540 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE2 7SE area, explore the LE2 7SE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)

LE2 7SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Euston Street with total crimes: 44
  • Putney Road West with total crimes: 24
  • Putney Road with total crimes: 7

LE2 7SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2364.9043.75%
Violence and sexual offences1914.935.56%
Other theft1212.33300.00%
Shoplifting117.79-15.38%
Drugs107.14100.00%
Public order106.49-23.08%
Bicycle theft46.49100.00%
Possession of weapons42.60300.00%
Vehicle crime32.600.00%
Other crime21.950.00%
Robbery11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1849.97-37.93%
Criminal damage and arson1611.6814.29%
Public order1310.38-23.53%
Shoplifting138.44-7.14%
Drugs58.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.25-50.00%
Other theft31.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.95200.00%
Bicycle theft21.950.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2961.66123.08%
Public order1718.8241.67%
Criminal damage and arson1411.037.69%
Shoplifting149.09180.00%
Drugs109.0966.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.49200.00%
Other theft43.890.00%
Vehicle crime12.60-66.67%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1340.89-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences138.44-40.91%
Public order128.440.00%
Drugs67.79-50.00%
Shoplifting53.8966.67%
Other theft43.2533.33%
Other crime32.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.65-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2251.92-24.14%
Criminal damage and arson1514.28-11.76%
Public order129.740.00%
Drugs127.790.00%
Other crime47.79300.00%
Other theft32.60-72.73%
Shoplifting31.95-40.00%
Burglary21.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.30-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2966.2020.83%
Criminal damage and arson1718.8288.89%
Drugs1211.03100.00%
Public order127.7920.00%
Other theft117.7922.22%
Bicycle theft57.140.00%
Shoplifting53.25400.00%
Burglary33.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.95100.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2444.13-4.00%
Public order1015.58-16.67%
Other theft96.4912.50%
Criminal damage and arson95.840.00%
Drugs65.8420.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.89100.00%
Burglary22.600.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.65-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2542.8431.58%
Public order1216.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.79-52.63%
Other theft85.84-11.11%
Drugs55.19-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.25100.00%
Shoplifting21.30100.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.65-66.67%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1949.3358.33%
Violence and sexual offences1912.3311.76%
Drugs1212.330.00%
Other theft97.79-25.00%
Public order85.8414.29%
Bicycle theft35.190.00%
Robbery11.950.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1742.8430.77%
Criminal damage and arson1211.03100.00%
Drugs127.790.00%
Other theft127.799.09%
Public order77.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.540.00%
Robbery11.950.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.65-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1338.94-43.48%
Drugs128.440.00%
Other theft117.79-8.33%
Public order77.14-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.54-68.42%
Bicycle theft33.89200.00%
Shoplifting31.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.95-40.00%
Theft from the person11.950.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2359.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson1914.930.00%
Public order1512.330.00%
Drugs129.740.00%
Other theft127.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.790.00%
Burglary23.250.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 114 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 202410
June 20246
May 202412
April 202412
March 20246
February 20245
January 202412
December 202312
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 202411
March 20249
February 20248
January 20249
December 202312
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
July 202429
June 202413
May 202422
April 202429
March 202424
February 202425
January 202419
December 202317
November 202313
October 202323

A total of 172 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
July 202414
June 202413
May 202415
April 202417
March 20249
February 20249
January 202419
December 202312
November 20236
October 202319

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202417
June 202412
May 202412
April 202412
March 202410
February 202412
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 4 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
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202414
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE2 7SE 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. Putney Road West
    Total24
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Putney Road
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Pentland Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Hawkins Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Old Saffron Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Pavilion Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Hughenden Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1