LE3 1UA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 1UA

LE3 1UA, Leicester has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.53 per 1,000 population. This LE3 1UA 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 1UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 1UA, encompassing approximately 1915 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE3 1UA area, explore the LE3 1UA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LE3 1UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belfry Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Sunningdale Road with total crimes: 3
  • Copthorne Close with total crimes: 2

LE3 1UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.53-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour54.70150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.61300.00%
Vehicle crime32.0950.00%
Public order31.5750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.5310.00%
Shoplifting45.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.09-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.62-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour65.22500.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.1325.00%
Vehicle crime22.61100.00%
Shoplifting21.04-81.82%
Burglary11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.70-26.67%
Shoplifting115.7410.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.090.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.7550.00%
Shoplifting107.83100.00%
Public order25.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.04-71.43%
Burglary11.04-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.36-41.18%
Vehicle crime75.220.00%
Shoplifting53.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.09-40.00%
Other theft21.57100.00%
Bicycle theft21.040.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.66112.50%
Criminal damage and arson58.870.00%
Shoplifting52.610.00%
Other theft12.61-50.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.14-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson54.1825.00%
Shoplifting52.61-28.57%
Public order32.61200.00%
Burglary21.57-60.00%
Other theft21.04-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.36-47.06%
Shoplifting74.70133.33%
Burglary53.65400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.61-20.00%
Other theft32.0950.00%
Vehicle crime31.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5750.00%
Drugs21.570.00%
Public order11.04-66.67%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.7554.55%
Criminal damage and arson58.87150.00%
Public order32.61200.00%
Shoplifting31.57200.00%
Other theft21.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.5337.50%
Other crime35.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Public order11.04-66.67%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.92-52.94%
Public order34.18-40.00%
Shoplifting31.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57-50.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.220.00%
Public order58.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.610.00%
Other theft32.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202410
June 202411
May 202415
April 202410
March 202417
February 20248
January 20249
December 202317
November 202311
October 20238
September 202317

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 202411
May 202410
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Belfry Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Sunningdale Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 3. Copthorne Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Cathkin Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Woodhall Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brookdale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Outwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Faversham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Cuffling Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Piccaver Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Chainama Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Blairmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oakdale Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Denham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1