KINGS LOCK CLOSE, LE2 9GW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 9GW

KINGS LOCK CLOSE, LE2 9GW, Leicester has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.59 per 1,000 population. This LE2 9GW 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 9GW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 9GW, encompassing approximately 2094 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

LE2 9GW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lockhouse Close with total crimes: 4
  • Highgrove Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Holts Close with total crimes: 3

KINGS LOCK CLOSE, LE2 9GW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson98.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.30-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-75.00%
Burglary11.43-66.67%
Other theft10.480.00%
Public order10.48-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.37140.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.7316.67%
Public order43.340.00%
Burglary31.91200.00%
Bicycle theft11.430.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.12-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.86150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.39-33.33%
Other crime20.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.6875.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.64-42.86%
Other theft41.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43-33.33%
Burglary10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.64133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.3450.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.30-40.00%
Burglary21.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.25-37.50%
Public order22.39100.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.73700.00%
Burglary13.820.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.300.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.910.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20248
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20244
December 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lockhouse Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson4
  • 2. Highgrove Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Holts Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Gilmorton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Gilmorton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hopyard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kings Lock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Amanda Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Rushton Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. The Firs
    Total1
    Public order1