LE3 5LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 5LX

LE3 5LX, Leicester has recorded a total of 188 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.53 per 1,000 population. This LE3 5LX 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 5LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 5LX, encompassing approximately 3955 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (40) incidents (207.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)

LE3 5LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Western Boulevard with total crimes: 11

LE3 5LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4047.53-11.11%
Vehicle crime4010.11207.69%
Shoplifting2210.11-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.56-4.55%
Public order155.31-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson143.7975.00%
Other theft123.549.09%
Drugs93.03125.00%
Bicycle theft42.28100.00%
Burglary31.01-72.73%
Theft from the person30.760.00%
Robbery30.76200.00%
Other crime20.76-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4543.494.65%
Shoplifting2511.3892.31%
Public order226.3269.23%
Anti-social behaviour225.5657.14%
Vehicle crime135.5618.18%
Burglary113.291000.00%
Other theft112.78-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson82.78-27.27%
Other crime42.020.00%
Drugs41.010.00%
Theft from the person31.010.00%
Bicycle theft20.76-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4334.13-12.24%
Anti-social behaviour1410.87-26.32%
Other theft133.540.00%
Shoplifting133.298.33%
Public order133.29-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson113.29-31.25%
Vehicle crime112.78-8.33%
Bicycle theft52.780.00%
Drugs41.260.00%
Theft from the person31.0150.00%
Possession of weapons20.76-33.33%
Robbery20.51-33.33%
Burglary10.51-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4940.45-10.91%
Anti-social behaviour1912.39-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson164.80-5.88%
Public order144.05-26.32%
Other theft133.548.33%
Shoplifting123.2950.00%
Vehicle crime123.0371.43%
Burglary53.030.00%
Bicycle theft51.26-28.57%
Drugs41.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.0150.00%
Robbery30.76-40.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Theft from the person20.76100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5544.50-19.12%
Anti-social behaviour2713.9112.50%
Public order196.8326.67%
Criminal damage and arson174.8088.89%
Other theft124.30-20.00%
Drugs83.0360.00%
Shoplifting82.02-52.94%
Vehicle crime72.02-36.36%
Bicycle theft71.7775.00%
Robbery51.770.00%
Burglary51.260.00%
Other crime31.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Theft from the person10.51-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6846.7747.83%
Anti-social behaviour2417.199.09%
Shoplifting176.0721.43%
Other theft154.300.00%
Public order153.790.00%
Vehicle crime113.79-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.780.00%
Burglary52.28-16.67%
Robbery51.2666.67%
Theft from the person51.260.00%
Drugs51.26-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.26-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.01100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4639.69-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour2211.6329.41%
Other theft155.56-11.76%
Public order153.79-25.00%
Shoplifting143.79100.00%
Vehicle crime123.5471.43%
Criminal damage and arson93.0350.00%
Burglary62.2820.00%
Bicycle theft61.52200.00%
Drugs61.520.00%
Robbery31.52200.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6238.6855.00%
Public order2015.6866.67%
Anti-social behaviour175.0613.33%
Other theft174.3088.89%
Shoplifting74.30-22.22%
Vehicle crime71.77-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson61.77-62.50%
Drugs61.52500.00%
Burglary51.52-28.57%
Other crime21.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.51-50.00%
Robbery10.51-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4033.63-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson1610.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour154.0525.00%
Vehicle crime133.7944.44%
Public order123.29-45.45%
Other theft93.03-47.06%
Shoplifting92.28350.00%
Burglary72.2875.00%
Robbery41.77-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.01-42.86%
Other crime31.0150.00%
Drugs10.76-90.91%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7044.5022.81%
Public order2217.70-12.00%
Other theft175.56-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour124.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson123.03100.00%
Drugs113.0322.22%
Vehicle crime92.7812.50%
Bicycle theft72.280.00%
Robbery51.7766.67%
Burglary41.26-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.51-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5742.2223.91%
Public order2514.418.70%
Other theft196.32-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.80-21.74%
Drugs94.550.00%
Vehicle crime82.280.00%
Bicycle theft72.0216.67%
Burglary61.7720.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.52-25.00%
Robbery31.52-62.50%
Theft from the person30.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Shoplifting20.51-75.00%
Other crime20.51-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4643.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour2311.630.00%
Public order235.820.00%
Other theft205.820.00%
Drugs95.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.280.00%
Shoplifting82.020.00%
Vehicle crime82.020.00%
Robbery82.020.00%
Bicycle theft62.020.00%
Other crime51.520.00%
Burglary51.260.00%
Theft from the person31.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 621 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202445
July 202443
June 202449
May 202455
April 202468
March 202446
February 202462
January 202440
December 202370
November 202357
October 202346

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
July 202414
June 202419
May 202427
April 202424
March 202422
February 202417
January 202415
December 202312
November 202318
October 202323

A total of 151 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202413
July 202411
June 202412
May 20247
April 202411
March 202412
February 20247
January 202413
December 20239
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202411
June 202416
May 202417
April 20249
March 20249
February 20246
January 202416
December 202312
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 173 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202413
June 202413
May 202412
April 202415
March 202415
February 202417
January 20249
December 202317
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 215 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
July 202413
June 202414
May 202419
April 202415
March 202415
February 202420
January 202412
December 202322
November 202325
October 202323

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202425
July 202413
June 202412
May 20248
April 202417
March 202414
February 20247
January 20249
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20241
December 202311
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total24
    Vehicle crime9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total22
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 3. Western Boulevard
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. St Nicholas Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. St Augustine Road
    Total9
    Vehicle crime5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Robbery1
  • 6. Mill Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order1
  • 7. Ruding Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kate Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. All Saints Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Catesby Street
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Earl Howe Terrace
    Total5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. West Holme Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Blackfriars Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Richard Iii Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Friars Causeway
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Castle Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 17. The Newarke
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Andrewes Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Ruding Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Little Holme Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Rivers Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Newarke Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Clifford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Andrewes Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Norfolk Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Saxon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Bede Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 29. Dane Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. St Nicholas Circle
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1