AMBLESIDE CLOSE, LE2 9LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 9LA

AMBLESIDE CLOSE, LE2 9LA, Leicester has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.82 per 1,000 population. This LE2 9LA 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 9LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 9LA, encompassing approximately 5075 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

LE2 9LA 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
  • Hillsborough Road with total crimes: 5

AMBLESIDE CLOSE, LE2 9LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.828.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.12-40.00%
Public order91.7728.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.99200.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Burglary20.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.6160.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.73150.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.9666.67%
Public order71.9716.67%
Burglary31.38-25.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.87-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.96200.00%
Public order61.18-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1820.00%
Burglary41.18100.00%
Drugs20.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Other theft20.39-33.33%
Other crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.65-27.27%
Public order84.7314.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.58-64.29%
Drugs40.99300.00%
Other theft30.7950.00%
Burglary20.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-81.82%
Other crime10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.9713.79%
Anti-social behaviour146.50180.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.76266.67%
Public order72.170.00%
Burglary61.380.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.65-9.38%
Public order75.71133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.3825.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.8588.24%
Criminal damage and arson86.30166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.58-33.33%
Public order30.7950.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.49-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour63.35500.00%
Drugs51.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%
Other theft20.39-50.00%
Public order20.39-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.46-11.11%
Public order64.73500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.18-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.99300.00%
Other theft40.79300.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7750.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Public order10.20-80.00%
Other theft10.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.44-3.57%
Criminal damage and arson95.32200.00%
Public order51.7766.67%
Other theft40.9933.33%
Other crime30.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-33.33%
Drugs10.39-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.520.00%
Drugs30.990.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Other theft30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.590.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 20246
June 20245
May 202414
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202424
July 202415
June 202424
May 202433
April 202429
March 202432
February 202417
January 202424
December 202327
November 202327
October 202328

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20246
June 20242
May 202411
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20239
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 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
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE2 9LA 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. Hillsborough Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sturdee Green
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Bradshaw Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Keswick Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hesketh Avenue
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    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. Autumn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oak Pool Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Strensall Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Tadcaster Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Grange Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Packhorse Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Ebchester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ford Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Queensferry Parade
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Kelso Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Scotswood Crescent
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Stuart Road
    Total1
    Public order1