WESTCOTES DRIVE, LE3 0SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 0SQ

WESTCOTES DRIVE, LE3 0SQ, Leicester has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.78 per 1,000 population. This LE3 0SQ 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 0SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 0SQ, encompassing approximately 6866 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)

LE3 0SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sykefield Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Dulverton Road with total crimes: 6
  • Westcotes Drive with total crimes: 6

WESTCOTES DRIVE, LE3 0SQ 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.78-12.00%
Vehicle crime193.20111.11%
Criminal damage and arson132.77160.00%
Other theft51.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.73-54.55%
Burglary30.73-62.50%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft20.29100.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Public order10.15-80.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.214.17%
Anti-social behaviour113.640.00%
Vehicle crime91.60350.00%
Burglary81.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.17-50.00%
Public order50.73-54.55%
Other theft30.73-50.00%
Other crime30.4450.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.3614.29%
Anti-social behaviour113.500.00%
Public order111.6083.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.60100.00%
Burglary81.4633.33%
Other theft61.170.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Drugs20.29100.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-86.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.0750.00%
Vehicle crime153.0666.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.1837.50%
Public order61.6050.00%
Other theft60.870.00%
Burglary60.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.87-50.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.15-50.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.0425.00%
Vehicle crime91.4628.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.3133.33%
Other theft61.17200.00%
Public order40.8733.33%
Drugs30.58-25.00%
Burglary20.44-50.00%
Shoplifting20.29100.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.9012.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.08-27.27%
Vehicle crime71.17-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour61.02-25.00%
Burglary40.8733.33%
Drugs40.58-33.33%
Public order30.58-57.14%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Other theft20.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.23-13.79%
Vehicle crime163.64128.57%
Criminal damage and arson112.3322.22%
Anti-social behaviour81.6060.00%
Public order71.17133.33%
Drugs61.02100.00%
Other theft40.870.00%
Burglary30.5850.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.3226.09%
Criminal damage and arson94.22-30.77%
Vehicle crime71.3140.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.02150.00%
Other theft40.73-42.86%
Drugs30.58-40.00%
Public order30.44200.00%
Burglary20.44-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.61-14.81%
Criminal damage and arson133.35225.00%
Other theft71.89-22.22%
Burglary61.0220.00%
Drugs50.870.00%
Vehicle crime50.73-37.50%
Shoplifting20.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.29-50.00%
Public order10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.3450.00%
Other theft93.93200.00%
Vehicle crime81.31-11.11%
Burglary51.1725.00%
Drugs50.7366.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.58-42.86%
Public order40.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.15-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.59-40.00%
Vehicle crime92.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.3140.00%
Burglary41.020.00%
Public order40.58-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.58-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.580.00%
Other theft30.58-62.50%
Drugs30.4450.00%
Shoplifting20.44100.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.070.00%
Vehicle crime94.370.00%
Other theft81.310.00%
Public order71.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.730.00%
Burglary40.730.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202425
July 202424
June 202421
May 202414
April 202428
March 202425
February 202429
January 202423
December 202327
November 202318
October 202330

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 202410
June 20245
May 202410
April 20248
March 202411
February 20249
January 202413
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
July 20242
June 202415
May 20249
April 20247
March 202416
February 20247
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202411
June 202411
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 202411
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sykefield Avenue
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Dulverton Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Westcotes Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mostyn Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Henton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Fosse Road Central
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Stretton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Taunton Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bolton Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Barclay Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 12. Daneshill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Arundel Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cherryleas Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Muriel Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Upperton Rise
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. St Pauls Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Merton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kirby Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Linkway Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Wyngate Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Woodville Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Franche Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Neville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Kingswood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Frampton Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Oakthorpe Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Harrow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1