LE3 5YA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 5YA

LE3 5YA, Leicester has recorded a total of 181 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.91 per 1,000 population. This LE3 5YA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE3 postcode area, which has experienced 1229 crimes and a crime rate of 11.13 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE3 5YA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 5YA, encompassing approximately 6484 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)

LE3 5YA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Western Boulevard with total crimes: 15
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 15

LE3 5YA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5627.9116.67%
Anti-social behaviour268.64-7.14%
Shoplifting254.0192.31%
Public order193.8646.15%
Burglary122.93200.00%
Vehicle crime91.8580.00%
Other theft81.39-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson61.23-50.00%
Other crime60.93500.00%
Drugs40.93-20.00%
Theft from the person30.62-25.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Bicycle theft30.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4824.06-2.04%
Anti-social behaviour287.4021.74%
Other theft134.3244.44%
Shoplifting132.008.33%
Public order132.00-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.000.00%
Bicycle theft61.850.00%
Drugs50.930.00%
Vehicle crime50.77-64.29%
Burglary40.7733.33%
Theft from the person40.62300.00%
Robbery30.62200.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4924.5225.64%
Anti-social behaviour237.56-17.86%
Public order203.5533.33%
Vehicle crime143.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.16-25.00%
Shoplifting121.859.09%
Other theft91.850.00%
Bicycle theft61.390.00%
Drugs50.93-37.50%
Burglary30.77-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%
Other crime10.46-66.67%
Robbery10.15-85.71%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3923.90-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour286.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.32128.57%
Public order152.47-16.67%
Shoplifting112.31-50.00%
Other theft91.70-43.75%
Drugs81.39166.67%
Vehicle crime71.23-46.15%
Robbery71.0816.67%
Bicycle theft61.08100.00%
Burglary40.930.00%
Other crime30.62200.00%
Theft from the person20.46-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5728.2283.87%
Anti-social behaviour288.7933.33%
Shoplifting224.3269.23%
Public order183.3928.57%
Other theft162.7877.78%
Vehicle crime132.4718.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.00-12.50%
Robbery61.08100.00%
Burglary40.93-33.33%
Theft from the person30.620.00%
Drugs30.46-70.00%
Bicycle theft30.46-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.13-41.51%
Anti-social behaviour214.7840.00%
Public order143.2475.00%
Shoplifting132.1662.50%
Vehicle crime112.00266.67%
Drugs101.7066.67%
Other theft91.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.3933.33%
Bicycle theft71.23250.00%
Burglary61.0820.00%
Robbery30.93200.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Other crime20.31-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5318.8239.47%
Anti-social behaviour158.1736.36%
Other theft122.31200.00%
Shoplifting81.85-11.11%
Public order81.23-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.23-60.00%
Drugs60.930.00%
Burglary50.93-28.57%
Other crime30.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.46-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.46-71.43%
Robbery10.31-75.00%

In January 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 offences3818.82-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson155.86-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour112.31-15.38%
Public order101.70-58.33%
Shoplifting91.54200.00%
Vehicle crime71.390.00%
Bicycle theft71.0840.00%
Burglary71.08133.33%
Drugs61.08-14.29%
Other crime40.93100.00%
Other theft40.62-75.00%
Robbery40.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4422.980.00%
Public order246.7926.32%
Other theft163.7060.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.47-27.78%
Vehicle crime72.00-22.22%
Drugs71.0816.67%
Bicycle theft51.0825.00%
Robbery40.7733.33%
Burglary30.620.00%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%
Shoplifting30.46-25.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Other crime20.31100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4420.6725.71%
Public order196.7926.67%
Anti-social behaviour182.93-10.00%
Other theft102.78-16.67%
Vehicle crime91.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.39-20.00%
Drugs61.23-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.93-33.33%
Shoplifting40.62-60.00%
Burglary30.62-25.00%
Robbery30.46-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Other crime10.31-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3522.36-20.45%
Anti-social behaviour205.4053.85%
Public order153.08-31.82%
Other theft122.31-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson101.8511.11%
Shoplifting101.54100.00%
Vehicle crime91.5480.00%
Drugs91.39-30.77%
Bicycle theft61.3950.00%
Other crime50.930.00%
Robbery50.7766.67%
Burglary40.77-60.00%
Possession of weapons30.620.00%
Theft from the person20.46100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4423.290.00%
Public order226.790.00%
Other theft193.390.00%
Drugs132.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.000.00%
Burglary102.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.540.00%
Vehicle crime51.390.00%
Shoplifting50.770.00%
Bicycle theft40.770.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202412
June 202412
May 202416
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 202415
December 202316
November 20238
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 197 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202413
June 202420
May 202415
April 202418
March 202414
February 20248
January 202410
December 202324
November 202319
October 202315
September 202322

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 202413
June 202412
May 202411
April 202422
March 202413
February 20248
January 20249
December 20233
November 20234
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 538 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202456
July 202448
June 202449
May 202439
April 202457
March 202431
February 202453
January 202438
December 202344
November 202344
October 202335
September 202344

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202413
June 20249
May 20249
April 202416
March 20249
February 202412
January 20244
December 202316
November 202310
October 202312
September 202319

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 202414
May 20247
April 202413
March 202411
February 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202428
June 202423
May 202428
April 202428
March 202421
February 202415
January 202411
December 202313
November 202318
October 202320
September 202313

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20243
March 202410
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Western Boulevard
    Total15
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Mill Lane
    Total15
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tarragon Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Kate Street
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Briton Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Earl Howe Terrace
    Total7
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Celt Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Richard Iii Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Shaftesbury Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Sage Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Norman Street
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ruding Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rivers Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Newarke
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Fosse Road Central
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Roman Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 18. Tudor Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Norfolk Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 20. Livingstone Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Musgrove Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 22. Andrewes Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Luther Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ridley Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Coriander Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Paton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Gaul Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Saxon Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Bede Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2