LE2 9AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 9AF

LE2 9AF, Leicester has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.89 per 1,000 population. This LE2 9AF 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 9AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 9AF, encompassing approximately 4683 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE2 9AF area, explore the LE2 9AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

LE2 9AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ambleside Close with total crimes: 6
  • Runcorn Close with total crimes: 5
  • Sturdee Green with total crimes: 4

LE2 9AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.89-4.35%
Public order84.70-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.71-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.28-40.00%
Other theft31.2850.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Burglary10.43-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.6615.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.91-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson102.14100.00%
Public order102.1425.00%
Burglary42.14300.00%
Other crime20.85-33.33%
Other theft20.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Drugs10.21-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.81-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour114.27175.00%
Public order82.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.710.00%
Other theft41.07300.00%
Drugs40.850.00%
Other crime30.85200.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.475.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.48-50.00%
Drugs40.850.00%
Public order20.85-71.43%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.46-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour84.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.7133.33%
Public order71.7140.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.10-12.12%
Criminal damage and arson66.19-40.00%
Public order51.2825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.07-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.81120.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.05233.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.14400.00%
Public order41.070.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Burglary30.6450.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.62-55.88%
Criminal damage and arson33.20-40.00%
Other theft30.64-40.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.3854.55%
Public order57.2666.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.07-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.07400.00%
Other theft51.0725.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.82-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson84.700.00%
Other theft41.7133.33%
Public order30.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.640.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Other crime10.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.389.68%
Criminal damage and arson87.2614.29%
Other theft31.71-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.64200.00%
Other crime30.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Public order20.43-66.67%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.620.00%
Public order61.490.00%
Other theft51.280.00%
Burglary41.070.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202411
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 202410
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202423
July 202420
June 202421
May 202420
April 202429
March 202433
February 202415
January 202434
December 202322
November 202334
October 202331

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20248
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 9AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ambleside Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Runcorn Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Sturdee Green
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Glenhills Boulevard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hesketh Avenue
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Camfield Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Markland
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Slade Greens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sturdee Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Garnett Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Strensall Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Kepston Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Montrose Road South
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Springclose
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Sharpland
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Ebchester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ford Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. The Firs
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Red House Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Howden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Pawley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Runcorn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Sturdee Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Kelso Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cherry Orchard Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Brettell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bentinghouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1