LE2 9FU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 9FU

LE2 9FU, Leicester has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.72 per 1,000 population. This LE2 9FU 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 9FU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 9FU, encompassing approximately 4663 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE2 9FU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Ambleside Close with total crimes: 6
  • Runcorn Close with total crimes: 5

LE2 9FU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.7223.08%
Public order126.8620.00%
Shoplifting92.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.93-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson61.72-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.29200.00%
Drugs30.640.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.8736.84%
Anti-social behaviour175.5754.55%
Criminal damage and arson103.6542.86%
Public order102.140.00%
Burglary42.14100.00%
Drugs30.86-25.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.51-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour114.07175.00%
Public order102.36-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson72.14250.00%
Drugs41.500.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Burglary20.64-33.33%
Other crime20.43-60.00%
Other theft20.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.29-20.00%
Public order116.0057.14%
Other crime52.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.07-60.00%
Drugs40.8633.33%
Other theft40.8633.33%
Burglary30.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-81.82%
Theft from the person10.43-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.809.38%
Criminal damage and arson117.50450.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.36233.33%
Public order72.14-12.50%
Shoplifting51.500.00%
Burglary41.0733.33%
Other theft30.860.00%
Drugs30.64200.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.86-11.11%
Public order86.860.00%
Shoplifting51.7225.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-40.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Other theft30.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-85.71%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.0889.47%
Criminal damage and arson147.72600.00%
Public order83.00166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.72-16.67%
Shoplifting41.07-50.00%
Burglary30.86-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other theft10.21-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.22-17.39%
Shoplifting84.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.72200.00%
Drugs41.290.00%
Other theft40.860.00%
Burglary40.86300.00%
Vehicle crime30.86-50.00%
Public order30.64-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.65-4.17%
Public order84.93166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.72-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.50500.00%
Shoplifting61.290.00%
Other theft41.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.15-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson95.1528.57%
Other theft41.93-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.86100.00%
Public order30.86-50.00%
Drugs30.6450.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.79-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson75.5740.00%
Public order61.50100.00%
Other theft51.29-44.44%
Other crime41.070.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Burglary10.21-75.00%
Shoplifting10.21-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.720.00%
Other theft95.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.930.00%
Shoplifting51.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.070.00%
Burglary40.860.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202417
July 202411
June 20244
May 202410
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202410
June 202411
May 20247
April 20248
March 20248
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202426
July 202419
June 202428
May 202435
April 202432
March 202436
February 202419
January 202423
December 202324
November 202326
October 202327

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 20242
May 202411
April 20242
March 202414
February 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

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 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 20246
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ambleside Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Runcorn Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Sturdee Green
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Keswick Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hesketh Avenue
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Radcot Lawns
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Ibsley Way
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Camfield Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. The Slade Greens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sturdee Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Garnett Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Autumn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oak Pool Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Strensall Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Tadcaster Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Grange Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Eamont Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Packhorse Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Kepston Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Ebchester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ford Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Howden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Pawley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Runcorn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Sturdee Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Queensferry Parade
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Kelso Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Scotswood Crescent
    Total1
    Theft from the person1