THE RIDGEWAY, LE3 6RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 6RR

THE RIDGEWAY, LE3 6RR, Leicester has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.96 per 1,000 population. This LE3 6RR 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 6RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 6RR, encompassing approximately 3549 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-25.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

LE3 6RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glengarry Way with total crimes: 6
  • Aikman Close with total crimes: 5
  • Elgin Avenue with total crimes: 4

THE RIDGEWAY, LE3 6RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.96-25.71%
Criminal damage and arson77.32-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.97-75.00%
Other theft31.41-25.00%
Public order20.85-66.67%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences3525.9240.00%
Anti-social behaviour209.8642.86%
Criminal damage and arson85.6314.29%
Shoplifting82.2560.00%
Public order62.25-25.00%
Other theft41.6933.33%
Drugs31.13200.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.56100.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.00-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour147.04180.00%
Public order83.9460.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.25-30.00%
Shoplifting51.970.00%
Other theft31.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.06-24.32%
Criminal damage and arson107.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.82-37.50%
Public order51.41-54.55%
Vehicle crime31.41-40.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.562.78%
Public order1110.4257.14%
Anti-social behaviour83.1014.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.25-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.6966.67%
Shoplifting31.410.00%
Drugs10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.7220.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.14-12.50%
Public order71.97133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.970.00%
Shoplifting31.970.00%
Other theft30.85200.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Drugs20.56-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.623.45%
Criminal damage and arson88.4560.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.2540.00%
Vehicle crime31.97-25.00%
Public order30.85-62.50%
Shoplifting30.85-40.00%
Drugs30.85-25.00%
Burglary10.85-66.67%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.28-14.71%
Public order88.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.25150.00%
Shoplifting51.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.410.00%
Drugs41.13300.00%
Other crime31.130.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.1854.55%
Criminal damage and arson109.5811.11%
Vehicle crime42.820.00%
Public order41.130.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-71.43%
Drugs10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.08-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson96.20-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour72.54-22.22%
Public order41.9733.33%
Other theft31.1350.00%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.75-3.57%
Criminal damage and arson167.6145.45%
Anti-social behaviour94.51200.00%
Public order32.54-72.73%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.31-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson117.89-35.29%
Public order113.10450.00%
Vehicle crime43.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-57.14%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Drugs20.56-33.33%
Shoplifting10.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3621.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson1710.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.790.00%
Other theft51.970.00%
Drugs31.410.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202420
July 202414
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20239
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202435
July 202425
June 202428
May 202437
April 202436
March 202430
February 202429
January 202434
December 202322
November 202327
October 202328
September 202336

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 202410
December 20239
November 202316
October 202311
September 202317

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 202411
April 20247
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 202311
September 20232

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 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 20231

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Glengarry Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Aikman Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Elgin Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Eagle Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Gillman Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Perth Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Caledine Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kay Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pindar Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Wood End
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mossgate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Coates Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Withens Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Aikman Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Piper Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Glengarry Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hilders Road
    Total1
    Burglary1