FORD CLOSE, LE2 9LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 9LT

FORD CLOSE, LE2 9LT, Leicester has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.35 per 1,000 population. This LE2 9LT 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 9LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 9LT, encompassing approximately 4637 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)

LE2 9LT 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
  • Sturdee Green with total crimes: 4

FORD CLOSE, LE2 9LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.355.88%
Public order93.88125.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.94-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson61.51-33.33%
Other theft21.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.21112.50%
Anti-social behaviour163.67128.57%
Criminal damage and arson93.4550.00%
Public order41.94-33.33%
Burglary30.860.00%
Drugs10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.76-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour71.7375.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.510.00%
Public order61.29100.00%
Burglary31.2950.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Drugs20.43-33.33%
Other theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.90-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour43.88-60.00%
Drugs30.860.00%
Public order30.65-50.00%
Burglary20.65-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.8626.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.10150.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.16233.33%
Burglary62.160.00%
Public order61.29-14.29%
Other theft21.290.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.127.14%
Public order73.23250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.6127.27%
Criminal damage and arson43.0233.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-25.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Public order20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-25.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-50.00%
Other theft10.43-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.82-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.86300.00%
Other theft40.86300.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.905.26%
Criminal damage and arson64.310.00%
Burglary31.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.4111.76%
Criminal damage and arson64.10200.00%
Public order41.290.00%
Other crime30.860.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.980.00%
Vehicle crime43.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.860.00%
Public order40.860.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 20248
June 202418
May 202419
April 202415
March 202414
February 202411
January 202411
December 202320
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
May 202410
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20241
November 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 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 9LT 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. Sturdee Green
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bradshaw Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Keswick Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hesketh Avenue
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Slade Greens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Garnett Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Autumn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oak Pool Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Grange Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dorothy Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Ebchester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ford Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Amanda Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Red House Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Howden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Runcorn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Sturdee Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Queensferry Parade
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Kelso Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Scotswood Crescent
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Stuart Road
    Total1
    Public order1