LE2 8LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 8LZ

LE2 8LZ, Leicester has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.85 per 1,000 population. This LE2 8LZ 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 8LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 8LZ, encompassing approximately 931 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LE2 8LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • A426 with total crimes: 5
  • Foxcroft Close with total crimes: 3

LE2 8LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences926.8528.57%
Anti-social behaviour69.67200.00%
Public order36.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.2250.00%
Drugs23.220.00%
Burglary12.150.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.550.00%
Other theft37.52200.00%
Shoplifting23.22-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.15-66.67%
Public order22.15-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Bicycle theft12.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences726.8540.00%
Public order77.52133.33%
Anti-social behaviour67.52200.00%
Shoplifting36.44200.00%
Other theft13.220.00%
Robbery11.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.1166.67%
Public order35.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Shoplifting12.150.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour418.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.30-66.67%
Public order33.22200.00%
Burglary23.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.15-71.43%
Bicycle theft12.150.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.4880.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.67133.33%
Other theft27.52-50.00%
Public order12.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.11-37.50%
Other theft45.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.3050.00%
Public order23.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.15-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.59300.00%
Shoplifting24.30100.00%
Other theft22.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.15100.00%
Public order12.15-75.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order417.18300.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.30-33.33%
Other theft24.300.00%
Vehicle crime22.15100.00%
Bicycle theft12.150.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%

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 offences613.96-25.00%
Other theft26.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.150.00%
Public order11.07-50.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Robbery11.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.11-27.27%
Other theft38.59-25.00%
Public order23.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.15100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.700.00%
Public order411.810.00%
Other theft44.300.00%
Other crime14.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20249
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. A426
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Foxcroft Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Disraeli Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hall Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Earl Russell Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Granby Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ward Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Narrow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1