LE3 1UJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 1UJ

LE3 1UJ, Leicester has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.98 per 1,000 population. This LE3 1UJ 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 1UJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 1UJ, encompassing approximately 1540 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE3 1UJ area, explore the LE3 1UJ 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 (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LE3 1UJ 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 1UJ 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.9812.50%
Anti-social behaviour45.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.60200.00%
Public order21.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.9833.33%
Shoplifting45.19100.00%
Vehicle crime22.60100.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-50.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.03-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Shoplifting21.30-81.82%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.9310.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.14-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson24.54100.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.0788.89%
Shoplifting1011.03100.00%
Vehicle crime26.49-66.67%
Burglary11.30-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime65.840.00%
Shoplifting53.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.25-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.950.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30100.00%
Burglary21.30100.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.93100.00%
Shoplifting57.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.250.00%
Burglary12.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.23-25.00%
Shoplifting53.89-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.2533.33%
Public order32.60200.00%
Burglary21.95-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%
Other theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.12-20.00%
Shoplifting75.19133.33%
Burglary44.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.60-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9550.00%
Drugs21.950.00%
Public order11.30-66.67%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.2366.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.49400.00%
Public order33.250.00%
Shoplifting31.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.30-50.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.89100.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-50.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.65-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.030.00%
Public order33.890.00%
Shoplifting31.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Robbery11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246
June 20247
May 202417
April 20249
March 202412
February 20246
January 20248
December 202310
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE3 1UJ 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. Faversham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Chainama Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blairmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oakdale Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Denham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1