LE3 6RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 6RE

LE3 6RE, Leicester has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.36 per 1,000 population. This LE3 6RE 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 6RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 6RE, encompassing approximately 3694 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE3 6RE area, explore the LE3 6RE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE3 6RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Glengarry Way with total crimes: 15
  • Aikman Avenue with total crimes: 11

LE3 6RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences3524.3640.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.4780.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.870.00%
Shoplifting82.1760.00%
Public order72.17-12.50%
Other theft51.8966.67%
Drugs31.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.874.17%
Anti-social behaviour106.77150.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.71-20.00%
Public order82.1714.29%
Shoplifting52.170.00%
Other theft31.350.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.62-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson106.50100.00%
Public order72.71-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-57.14%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.49-8.11%
Public order129.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.250.00%
Vehicle crime72.17133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.89-28.57%
Shoplifting31.350.00%
Drugs10.81-50.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3719.7623.33%
Public order810.02166.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.17-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.17-12.50%
Shoplifting31.890.00%
Other theft30.8150.00%
Vehicle crime30.8150.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Drugs20.54-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.057.14%
Anti-social behaviour108.12150.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.7133.33%
Drugs42.17-20.00%
Public order31.08-50.00%
Shoplifting30.81-40.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-60.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.22-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.58-45.45%
Public order61.6220.00%
Drugs51.62400.00%
Vehicle crime51.350.00%
Shoplifting51.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35-20.00%
Other crime31.0850.00%
Burglary30.81-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.2259.09%
Criminal damage and arson119.4737.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.98-16.67%
Public order51.3566.67%
Vehicle crime51.350.00%
Burglary41.3533.33%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.53-24.14%
Criminal damage and arson85.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.17-40.00%
Other theft31.6250.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Burglary30.81200.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.87-12.12%
Criminal damage and arson167.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.33100.00%
Public order32.71-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-33.33%
Other theft20.540.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.8410.00%
Public order158.93275.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.06-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.250.00%
Burglary31.35200.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Drugs20.81-33.33%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson158.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.060.00%
Public order41.350.00%
Other theft41.080.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
July 202425
June 202424
May 202434
April 202437
March 202430
February 202428
January 202435
December 202322
November 202329
October 202333
September 202330

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 202412
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 202315
September 20234

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 202411
December 20238
November 202316
October 202312
September 202315

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202410
June 20244
May 20248
April 20248
March 202410
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 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
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE3 6RE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Glengarry Way
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Aikman Avenue
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Perth Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Aikman Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Caledine Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Glengarry Court
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Glazebrook Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kay Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Piper Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Hackett Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Elgin Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Gillman Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wood End
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Withens Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Birds Nest Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pindar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Coates Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1