AMBLESIDE DRIVE, LE2 9LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 9LD

AMBLESIDE DRIVE, LE2 9LD, Leicester has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.11 per 1,000 population. This LE2 9LD 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 9LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 9LD, encompassing approximately 5174 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (6.45% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

LE2 9LD Crime Hotspots

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

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

AMBLESIDE DRIVE, LE2 9LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.116.45%
Public order116.3837.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.13-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.74-54.55%
Vehicle crime30.97200.00%
Shoplifting30.58-40.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Burglary20.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.0872.22%
Anti-social behaviour155.99150.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.9037.50%
Public order82.13-20.00%
Shoplifting51.55150.00%
Burglary30.97-40.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.40-30.77%
Public order103.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.93166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.5550.00%
Burglary51.16150.00%
Drugs20.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Other theft20.39-33.33%
Robbery20.390.00%
Shoplifting20.39-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.82-29.73%
Public order105.0342.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.93-71.43%
Drugs40.77100.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Shoplifting30.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-75.00%
Burglary20.58-60.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3717.2015.62%
Anti-social behaviour147.15180.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.71200.00%
Public order72.32-12.50%
Shoplifting61.350.00%
Burglary51.160.00%
Other theft30.97200.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

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 offences3211.40-5.88%
Public order86.18166.67%
Shoplifting61.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.1625.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.1870.00%
Shoplifting96.5728.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.7460.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.55-42.86%
Public order30.77-25.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.63-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour73.87250.00%
Shoplifting71.3575.00%
Drugs51.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.970.00%
Public order40.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.77-25.00%
Other theft20.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.82-10.34%
Public order65.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.16-58.33%
Vehicle crime40.97300.00%
Other theft40.7733.33%
Shoplifting40.77-42.86%
Burglary30.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-33.33%
Other crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.373.57%
Criminal damage and arson125.6033.33%
Shoplifting72.320.00%
Public order31.35-50.00%
Other theft30.58-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.5850.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.18-3.45%
Criminal damage and arson95.41125.00%
Shoplifting71.7440.00%
Public order61.3550.00%
Other theft51.1625.00%
Other crime30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-33.33%
Drugs10.39-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.600.00%
Shoplifting50.970.00%
Public order40.970.00%
Other theft40.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.770.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Burglary30.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

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 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 20246
June 20244
May 202414
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202431
July 202418
June 202426
May 202437
April 202432
March 202434
February 202420
January 202426
December 202329
November 202328
October 202329

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20248
June 20243
May 202412
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20245
December 202312
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 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 20243
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 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20242
April 20241
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 4 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
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ambleside Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Runcorn Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hillsborough Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sturdee Green
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bradshaw Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Keswick Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hesketh Avenue
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Radcot Lawns
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Royston Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Grange Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Henray Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Packhorse Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Ebchester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ford Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Red House Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Howden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Pawley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Runcorn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Sturdee Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Queensferry Parade
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Kelso Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1