LE2 9DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 9DG

LE2 9DG, Leicester has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.46 per 1,000 population. This LE2 9DG 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 9DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 9DG, encompassing approximately 2674 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

LE2 9DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Camfield Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Trenant Road with total crimes: 3

LE2 9DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.46-29.41%
Shoplifting94.490.00%
Public order43.37-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.50-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.50100.00%
Drugs21.500.00%
Burglary10.75-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.080.00%
Public order76.36133.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.620.00%
Burglary32.620.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-60.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.7088.89%
Anti-social behaviour76.3675.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.62-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Public order31.12-25.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.84-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson63.3720.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.24100.00%
Public order41.500.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.96-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.230.00%
Shoplifting51.87-28.57%
Public order41.87100.00%
Burglary31.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.580.00%
Shoplifting78.9716.67%
Vehicle crime32.62200.00%
Public order21.12-71.43%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.6960.00%
Public order78.9740.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.62250.00%
Shoplifting62.62-25.00%
Possession of weapons32.24200.00%
Other crime31.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-50.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.08-16.67%
Shoplifting85.6114.29%
Public order52.99-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.87100.00%
Burglary31.50200.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-50.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.7012.50%
Vehicle crime76.73600.00%
Public order72.6240.00%
Shoplifting72.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-33.33%
Other theft20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.346.67%
Public order55.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.870.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.22-21.05%
Public order55.610.00%
Drugs21.870.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Other theft20.75-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-75.00%
Shoplifting10.37-80.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.450.00%
Other theft57.100.00%
Public order51.870.00%
Shoplifting51.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 202417
June 20249
May 202414
April 202424
March 202424
February 202415
January 202418
December 202316
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248
January 20247
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20247
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE2 9DG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Camfield Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Trenant Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Sturdee Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Kepston Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Pen Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Tamerton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Cherry Orchard Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brettell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bentinghouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stockland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Lydall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Bayberry Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Sponne Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Saffron Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1