ASTLEY CLOSE, LE3 1JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 1JA

ASTLEY CLOSE, LE3 1JA, Leicester has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population. This LE3 1JA 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 1JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 1JA, encompassing approximately 4259 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

LE3 1JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Guthridge Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Turville Road with total crimes: 4
  • Wilmington Road with total crimes: 4

ASTLEY CLOSE, LE3 1JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.8640.00%
Vehicle crime103.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.35133.33%
Public order41.6433.33%
Burglary20.94-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-90.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.33-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour102.3542.86%
Vehicle crime52.35400.00%
Burglary41.1733.33%
Other theft40.9433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.9450.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.92-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour72.58600.00%
Other theft31.64-40.00%
Public order30.70-40.00%
Burglary30.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-71.43%
Other crime20.47-33.33%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.80-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson73.7675.00%
Other theft51.640.00%
Public order51.17-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.17-50.00%
Other crime30.940.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.3372.73%
Vehicle crime84.46700.00%
Public order71.8840.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-33.33%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.81-50.00%
Public order52.58150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-75.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Drugs20.47-33.33%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.62-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour125.1671.43%
Criminal damage and arson102.8266.67%
Vehicle crime52.3566.67%
Drugs31.17-25.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.4464.29%
Anti-social behaviour75.4040.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.64-60.00%
Drugs41.410.00%
Public order30.9450.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.70200.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1512.44650.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.5227.27%
Anti-social behaviour53.2925.00%
Burglary41.17300.00%
Drugs40.940.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Public order20.47-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.81-54.17%
Public order52.58150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.170.00%
Other theft30.9450.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-66.67%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.630.00%
Burglary41.4133.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.940.00%
Public order20.94-33.33%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.410.00%
Vehicle crime41.410.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202411
June 202416
May 202419
April 202411
March 202422
February 202423
January 202414
December 202311
November 202324
October 202316

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 202410
February 20246
January 202415
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20248
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 202412
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE3 1JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Guthridge Crescent
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Turville Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Wilmington Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hardwick Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Ashthorpe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Redmarle Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Chartley Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Westleigh Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Upperton Rise
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Braunstone Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Segrave Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Blossom Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Elmsthorpe Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Valence Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Astley Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Fosse Road South
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Winchester Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Gooding Close
    Total1
    Burglary1