RIVERSIDE DRIVE, LE2 8LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 8LG

RIVERSIDE DRIVE, LE2 8LG, Leicester has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.38 per 1,000 population. This LE2 8LG 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 8LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 8LG, encompassing approximately 1196 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE2 8LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • A426 with total crimes: 5
  • Croft Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Earl Russell Street with total crimes: 2

RIVERSIDE DRIVE, LE2 8LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.380.00%
Drugs25.020.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Shoplifting21.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.3820.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.02-50.00%
Public order22.51-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Other theft21.67100.00%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour617.560.00%
Public order55.0225.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.180.00%
Shoplifting24.180.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order47.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.34-66.67%
Drugs10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.84-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.56-22.22%
Public order35.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.51-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.51-33.33%
Other theft21.67100.00%
Possession of weapons21.670.00%
Other crime11.670.00%
Burglary10.84-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson923.41350.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.53125.00%
Public order37.53200.00%
Burglary32.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.51200.00%
Other theft12.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.36-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson23.340.00%
Bicycle theft21.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.670.00%
Public order10.840.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.72175.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.67-50.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Robbery10.840.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime411.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.34-33.33%
Other theft33.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.510.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.2050.00%
Other theft25.02100.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Robbery10.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.34100.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.360.00%
Public order25.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 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
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20244
February 202411
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20244
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A426
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Croft Avenue
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Earl Russell Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ward Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Narrow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Plantation Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Conaglen Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Marsden Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1