LE3 0LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 0LP

LE3 0LP, Leicester has recorded a total of 135 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.07 per 1,000 population. This LE3 0LP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE3 postcode area, which has experienced 1182 crimes and a crime rate of 10.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE3 0LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 0LP, encompassing approximately 8958 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE3 0LP area, explore the LE3 0LP 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 (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (30) incidents (172.73% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)

LE3 0LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sykefield Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Flora Street with total crimes: 8
  • Kate Street with total crimes: 6

LE3 0LP 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime303.68172.73%
Criminal damage and arson213.35110.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.34-36.84%
Burglary91.34-30.77%
Public order91.00-10.00%
Other theft71.000.00%
Bicycle theft40.780.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Drugs30.3350.00%
Shoplifting20.33-33.33%
Other crime10.22-83.33%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4414.294.76%
Anti-social behaviour194.915.56%
Burglary132.12116.67%
Vehicle crime111.45120.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.23-16.67%
Public order101.12-33.33%
Other theft71.12-30.00%
Other crime60.7850.00%
Shoplifting30.6750.00%
Possession of weapons30.33200.00%
Drugs20.33-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.735.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.69-30.77%
Public order152.017.14%
Criminal damage and arson121.67-25.00%
Other theft101.34-9.09%
Burglary61.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.67-80.00%
Other crime40.56100.00%
Drugs40.450.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Shoplifting20.33-60.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.645.26%
Anti-social behaviour264.4785.71%
Vehicle crime252.90108.33%
Criminal damage and arson162.79-15.79%
Public order141.7975.00%
Other theft111.56-15.38%
Burglary91.2380.00%
Shoplifting51.0025.00%
Drugs40.56100.00%
Bicycle theft30.45200.00%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.51-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson194.2446.15%
Anti-social behaviour142.12-22.22%
Other theft131.5644.44%
Vehicle crime121.45-36.84%
Public order81.34-38.46%
Burglary50.89-16.67%
Shoplifting40.5633.33%
Robbery30.450.00%
Drugs20.33-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5617.3069.70%
Vehicle crime196.2511.76%
Anti-social behaviour182.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.01-18.75%
Public order131.4518.18%
Other theft91.4550.00%
Burglary61.00-25.00%
Drugs50.67-44.44%
Theft from the person50.560.00%
Robbery30.56200.00%
Shoplifting30.33-66.67%
Other crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.96-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour183.6828.57%
Vehicle crime172.01112.50%
Criminal damage and arson161.9033.33%
Public order111.7983.33%
Drugs91.23200.00%
Shoplifting91.00200.00%
Burglary81.00100.00%
Other theft60.89-14.29%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Other crime20.22-33.33%
Robbery10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5112.3945.71%
Anti-social behaviour145.69366.67%
Criminal damage and arson121.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime81.34-20.00%
Other theft70.890.00%
Public order60.780.00%
Burglary40.67-20.00%
Drugs30.45-50.00%
Other crime30.330.00%
Shoplifting30.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.16-20.45%
Criminal damage and arson163.9160.00%
Vehicle crime101.7911.11%
Other theft71.12-46.15%
Public order60.78-33.33%
Drugs60.67-14.29%
Shoplifting60.67500.00%
Burglary50.67-28.57%
Other crime30.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.33-33.33%
Robbery10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4413.2833.33%
Other theft134.9130.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.12-25.00%
Public order91.00-10.00%
Vehicle crime91.00-40.00%
Burglary71.00133.33%
Drugs70.780.00%
Bicycle theft30.78-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.3350.00%
Other crime30.3350.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.28-17.50%
Vehicle crime153.6815.38%
Anti-social behaviour121.67-7.69%
Public order101.34-28.57%
Other theft101.1211.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.12-20.00%
Drugs70.8940.00%
Bicycle theft50.78400.00%
Burglary30.56-25.00%
Robbery20.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Other crime20.22-33.33%
Shoplifting10.22-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4013.730.00%
Public order144.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.560.00%
Vehicle crime131.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.450.00%
Other theft91.120.00%
Drugs51.000.00%
Shoplifting40.560.00%
Burglary40.450.00%
Other crime30.450.00%
Robbery30.330.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20246
June 20249
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 489 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202444
July 202442
June 202440
May 202438
April 202456
March 202433
February 202451
January 202435
December 202344
November 202333
October 202340

A total of 163 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202410
July 202412
June 202416
May 202419
April 202413
March 202416
February 202412
January 202416
December 202310
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
July 202418
June 202426
May 202414
April 202418
March 202418
February 202414
January 20243
December 20239
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202415
June 202414
May 20248
April 202413
March 202411
February 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20249
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 174 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202411
July 20245
June 202425
May 202412
April 202419
March 202417
February 20248
January 202410
December 20239
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202410
June 202411
May 202413
April 20249
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 202313
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20245
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE3 0LP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sykefield Avenue
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Flora Street
    Total8
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Kate Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Dulverton Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westcotes Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Shaftesbury Road
    Total6
    Burglary3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Catesby Street
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Briton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. West Holme Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Andrewes Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Tyndale Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Henton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Beaconsfield Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Browning Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Ruding Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fosse Road Central
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Ridley Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Stretton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Taunton Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bolton Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Barclay Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 23. Roman Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Daneshill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Arundel Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Andrewes Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Norfolk Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Latimer Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 29. Cherryleas Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Muriel Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1