LE2 8NH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 8NH

LE2 8NH, Leicester has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.45 per 1,000 population. This LE2 8NH 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 8NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 8NH, encompassing approximately 1580 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

LE2 8NH Crime Hotspots

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

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

LE2 8NH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.45-11.11%
Public order45.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.53-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.92-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.69-42.86%
Other theft32.5350.00%
Public order21.90-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Bicycle theft11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.78300.00%
Public order87.59166.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.060.00%
Shoplifting44.430.00%
Other theft22.53100.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.59-62.50%
Public order31.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.90-50.00%
Drugs11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.06-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.53200.00%
Public order31.900.00%
Burglary21.90100.00%
Possession of weapons21.270.00%
Bicycle theft11.270.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1016.45233.33%
Violence and sexual offences86.330.00%
Public order35.060.00%
Other theft21.90-50.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.92-38.46%
Other theft45.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.530.00%
Public order31.900.00%
Bicycle theft21.900.00%
Drugs11.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.14116.67%
Anti-social behaviour48.22300.00%
Other theft32.530.00%
Public order31.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.90200.00%
Bicycle theft21.900.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-33.33%
Shoplifting11.270.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.39-14.29%
Other theft33.80-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.90200.00%
Public order21.90100.00%
Shoplifting11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.39-22.22%
Other theft44.4333.33%
Vehicle crime12.530.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.49-25.00%
Other theft35.69-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.90100.00%
Public order11.27-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.820.00%
Public order57.590.00%
Other theft43.160.00%
Other crime12.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 202410
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 6 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
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202412
June 20243
May 20248
April 20248
March 20248
February 202413
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 202312

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
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 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
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 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
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 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 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 8NH 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. Disraeli Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hall Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Earl Russell Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Holywell Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Granby Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ward Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Narrow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Belvoir Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Paigle Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Plantation Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Marsden Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1