LE3 3DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 3DX

LE3 3DX, Leicester has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.79 per 1,000 population. This LE3 3DX 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 3DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 3DX, encompassing approximately 4699 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE3 3DX area, explore the LE3 3DX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE3 3DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winforde Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Conkers Close with total crimes: 5
  • Bendbow Rise with total crimes: 5

LE3 3DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.7911.76%
Vehicle crime54.04-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.060.00%
Other crime41.06100.00%
Other theft30.8550.00%
Drugs30.64200.00%
Public order30.6450.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.30-10.53%
Vehicle crime63.62500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2825.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-33.33%
Other crime20.430.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.45-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson44.04-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-40.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Public order20.43-60.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.21-83.33%
Robbery10.210.00%

In June 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 offences2312.779.52%
Criminal damage and arson134.8944.44%
Burglary62.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.28-16.67%
Public order51.0625.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.8510.53%
Criminal damage and arson94.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.92200.00%
Vehicle crime51.28400.00%
Public order41.0633.33%
Burglary30.850.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Drugs10.43-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.5126.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.04-25.00%
Drugs41.2833.33%
Public order30.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-80.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.19-20.00%
Vehicle crime51.7066.67%
Burglary31.060.00%
Drugs30.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.7287.50%
Criminal damage and arson103.19150.00%
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Drugs30.64200.00%
Burglary30.6450.00%
Public order30.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.32-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson41.70-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Public order30.64-25.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.66-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour62.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.28-37.50%
Public order41.06100.00%
Vehicle crime30.8550.00%
Other crime30.64-25.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.3612.50%
Criminal damage and arson83.8333.33%
Other crime41.70-20.00%
Burglary40.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85200.00%
Public order20.64-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Other theft10.43-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.580.00%
Public order73.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.490.00%
Other crime51.280.00%
Other theft41.060.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 202419
June 202423
May 202421
April 202419
March 202415
February 202415
January 20248
December 202313
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

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

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 202413
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 202410
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE3 3DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Winforde Crescent
    Total6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Conkers Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bendbow Rise
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 4. Neal Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hardie Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Dunstall Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Valley Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Meadwell Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Somerton Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cantrell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Chaplin Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pilkington Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Hand Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wyatt Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Avery Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gunthorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Butterfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Radford Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Roundhill Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Thornton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Cowdall Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Braunstone Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Gallards Hill
    Total1
    Other crime1