LE3 5EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 5EX

LE3 5EX, Leicester has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.97 per 1,000 population. This LE3 5EX 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 5EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 5EX, encompassing approximately 8572 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE3 5EX area, explore the LE3 5EX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (2.86% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)

LE3 5EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tudor Road with total crimes: 13
  • Flora Street with total crimes: 8
  • Vernon Street with total crimes: 7

LE3 5EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.972.86%
Public order124.20-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson111.40-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.28-46.15%
Other theft70.82-12.50%
Vehicle crime60.82-33.33%
Burglary50.70-16.67%
Robbery30.58-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.23100.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.12-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.72-25.53%
Public order144.087.69%
Anti-social behaviour131.63-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson121.520.00%
Vehicle crime91.40800.00%
Other theft81.0514.29%
Burglary60.9350.00%
Robbery40.700.00%
Shoplifting30.4750.00%
Possession of weapons20.35-33.33%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Other crime10.12-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4712.83-6.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.4833.33%
Public order131.87-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson121.52-33.33%
Other theft71.40-22.22%
Burglary40.82-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.47-40.00%
Shoplifting20.35-60.00%
Other crime20.23-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.12-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.12-85.71%
Drugs10.12-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5016.5631.58%
Criminal damage and arson185.8320.00%
Public order142.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.63-7.69%
Burglary91.40350.00%
Other theft91.0550.00%
Vehicle crime71.05-46.15%
Possession of weapons50.82150.00%
Shoplifting50.5866.67%
Theft from the person30.580.00%
Other crime30.35-25.00%
Drugs30.3550.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.728.57%
Criminal damage and arson154.4325.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.75-27.78%
Vehicle crime131.52-7.14%
Public order71.520.00%
Other theft60.82-50.00%
Other crime40.7033.33%
Robbery30.47-40.00%
Shoplifting30.3550.00%
Burglary20.35-71.43%
Drugs20.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.23-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.58-14.63%
Anti-social behaviour184.08100.00%
Vehicle crime142.10600.00%
Other theft121.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.4050.00%
Burglary71.40250.00%
Public order70.82-22.22%
Robbery50.820.00%
Drugs40.58300.00%
Other crime30.47-40.00%
Theft from the person30.35200.00%
Possession of weapons30.3550.00%
Shoplifting20.35-77.78%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4111.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.78800.00%
Shoplifting91.05800.00%
Public order91.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.05-11.11%
Other theft60.93200.00%
Other crime50.70150.00%
Burglary20.58-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.23100.00%
Vehicle crime20.23-33.33%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Drugs10.12-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences419.10-2.38%
Criminal damage and arson94.7850.00%
Public order61.05-25.00%
Burglary50.70150.00%
Drugs30.58-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.35-25.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.23100.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Other theft20.23-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences429.2231.25%
Other theft84.90-33.33%
Public order80.93-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson60.930.00%
Vehicle crime40.70-33.33%
Drugs40.470.00%
Burglary20.47-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.23-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.12-66.67%
Shoplifting10.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.973.23%
Anti-social behaviour143.7340.00%
Other theft121.63100.00%
Public order91.40-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.05-25.00%
Vehicle crime60.700.00%
Burglary50.700.00%
Drugs40.58-20.00%
Other crime30.470.00%
Shoplifting20.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.73-26.19%
Anti-social behaviour103.6242.86%
Public order101.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.17-27.27%
Other theft60.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime60.70-25.00%
Burglary50.70150.00%
Drugs50.5866.67%
Robbery40.58300.00%
Shoplifting40.470.00%
Bicycle theft30.47200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.600.00%
Public order154.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.750.00%
Other theft81.280.00%
Vehicle crime80.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.930.00%
Other crime40.820.00%
Shoplifting40.470.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Burglary20.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202416
June 202412
May 202413
April 202418
March 20249
February 20241
January 20242
December 202314
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202413
June 202414
May 20247
April 20247
March 20249
February 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
February 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20241
June 20247
May 202413
April 202414
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 470 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202435
July 202447
June 202450
May 202438
April 202435
March 202441
February 202441
January 202442
December 202332
November 202331
October 202342

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 20249
May 20246
April 202412
March 20246
February 20242
January 20248
December 202312
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20249
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202412
June 202418
May 202415
April 202412
March 20248
February 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20249
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE3 5EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tudor Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Flora Street
    Total8
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Vernon Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Rowan Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Kate Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Swannington Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Empire Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Petworth Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Bonchurch Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sylvan Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Hawthorne Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Stephenson Drive
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oban Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Clifford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Dannett Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Muriel Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Henley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tetuan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ivanhoe Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Pool Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Beatrice Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Battenberg Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Mantle Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Fosse Road North
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Newport Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Paget Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Nugent Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Vaughan Street
    Total1
    Public order1