LE2 9PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 9PW

LE2 9PW, Leicester has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.80 per 1,000 population. This LE2 9PW 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 9PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 9PW, encompassing approximately 2809 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE2 9PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crete Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Hillsborough Road with total crimes: 5

LE2 9PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.80-31.25%
Public order87.83-11.11%
Vehicle crime32.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-40.00%
Shoplifting31.07-40.00%
Burglary31.0750.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Drugs10.71-66.67%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-90.91%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3225.9818.52%
Criminal damage and arson1111.39266.67%
Public order93.9212.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.20150.00%
Shoplifting51.78150.00%
Drugs31.7850.00%
Other crime31.07-50.00%
Burglary21.07-50.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.64-3.57%
Public order89.61-38.46%
Other crime62.8550.00%
Burglary42.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-33.33%
Robbery20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Drugs20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.49-17.65%
Public order139.97160.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.63-44.44%
Other theft41.78300.00%
Other crime41.42-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-50.00%
Shoplifting31.07-50.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Burglary20.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3425.6336.00%
Criminal damage and arson912.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.20500.00%
Shoplifting62.1420.00%
Other crime52.140.00%
Public order51.7866.67%
Burglary41.7833.33%
Drugs21.420.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.668.70%
Shoplifting58.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.78-40.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Burglary31.0750.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.8664.29%
Shoplifting108.1942.86%
Other crime63.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.14150.00%
Public order31.78-57.14%
Burglary21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.22-39.13%
Public order74.980.00%
Shoplifting72.4975.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4966.67%
Vehicle crime51.780.00%
Other theft41.78300.00%
Other crime31.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.7376.92%
Public order78.19133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.49-54.55%
Shoplifting41.78-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.02-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson114.63266.67%
Shoplifting73.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.49200.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Public order31.07-25.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Other crime10.71-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.59-32.00%
Shoplifting76.0540.00%
Other crime42.49300.00%
Public order41.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-25.00%
Other theft31.07-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.934.17%
Other theft88.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.85400.00%
Shoplifting51.78-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.78-20.00%
Burglary31.420.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.440.00%
Shoplifting98.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.200.00%
Burglary31.780.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202432
July 202427
June 202428
May 202434
April 202425
March 202423
February 202414
January 202423
December 202313
November 202317
October 202325
September 202324

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20245
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20248
June 202413
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
September 20231

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 202410
February 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202411
July 20243
June 20245
May 20249
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 202311
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Crete Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Hillsborough Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Swinford Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Radcot Lawns
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Ibsley Way
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sturdee Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Oak Pool Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Strensall Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Tadcaster Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Royston Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Eden Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Eamont Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Packhorse Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Runcorn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Sturdee Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Queensferry Parade
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Kelso Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Scotswood Crescent
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1