HAWKESBURY ROAD, LE2 8EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 8EQ

HAWKESBURY ROAD, LE2 8EQ, Leicester has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.19 per 1,000 population. This LE2 8EQ 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 8EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 8EQ, encompassing approximately 4737 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE2 8EQ area, explore the LE2 8EQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE2 8EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Saffron Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

HAWKESBURY ROAD, LE2 8EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.197.14%
Anti-social behaviour133.1744.44%
Public order62.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.27-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.0666.67%
Other theft41.0633.33%
Shoplifting20.84-33.33%
Drugs10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.13-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.96-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9050.00%
Public order61.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.27200.00%
Shoplifting30.6350.00%
Other theft30.630.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.8815.38%
Anti-social behaviour126.33140.00%
Public order62.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.270.00%
Other theft30.84-50.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.2462.50%
Other theft65.49100.00%
Drugs61.270.00%
Public order61.27-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.27-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.06-42.86%
Shoplifting20.84100.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.82-15.79%
Public order93.38125.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.900.00%
Drugs61.4820.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.2720.00%
Other theft31.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.21-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.61-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson74.01-36.36%
Drugs51.4825.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.060.00%
Other theft41.06100.00%
Public order40.84-55.56%
Burglary30.8450.00%
Shoplifting30.63-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.7283.33%
Criminal damage and arson114.64120.00%
Public order92.3280.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.90-37.50%
Shoplifting51.0625.00%
Drugs41.06-20.00%
Burglary20.84-33.33%
Robbery20.420.00%
Other theft20.42-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.61-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.5360.00%
Other theft71.6975.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.480.00%
Drugs51.06-54.55%
Public order51.060.00%
Shoplifting41.06-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-50.00%
Burglary30.6350.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.9333.33%
Drugs114.2222.22%
Vehicle crime62.32200.00%
Public order51.2725.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.06400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0666.67%
Shoplifting51.06400.00%
Other theft41.0633.33%
Burglary20.84-33.33%
Robbery10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.87-34.78%
Drugs93.1712.50%
Public order41.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-57.14%
Burglary30.6350.00%
Other theft30.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.610.00%
Drugs84.85-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.69250.00%
Public order51.480.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Other theft30.63200.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Theft from the person20.42100.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.190.00%
Drugs94.850.00%
Public order51.900.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Shoplifting30.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 202411
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 202411
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 202430
June 202426
May 202416
April 202419
March 202422
February 202412
January 202420
December 202315
November 202323
October 202323

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202412
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248
January 20245
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE2 8EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Saffron Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parkhill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kempson Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Knighton Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Burgess Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Hallaton Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Manners Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Milligan Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shropshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Handley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cyprus Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. B5366
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Percy Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Florence Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hereford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Granby Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Public order1