FINCH CLOSE, LE3 6SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 6SD

FINCH CLOSE, LE3 6SD, Leicester has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.64 per 1,000 population. This LE3 6SD 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 6SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 6SD, encompassing approximately 1775 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LE3 6SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellinger Way with total crimes: 7
  • Park View with total crimes: 6
  • Sharmon Crescent with total crimes: 3

FINCH CLOSE, LE3 6SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.64300.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.51133.33%
Public order33.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6950.00%
Other theft21.69100.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.19-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.13-60.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.83133.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.9425.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.82100.00%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Possession of weapons21.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.32-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.25-66.67%
Other theft11.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%
Drugs10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.52125.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.0720.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.3850.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.13-33.33%
Burglary11.130.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.39-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.69-66.67%
Other theft21.130.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Robbery21.13100.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.38500.00%
Vehicle crime33.380.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Public order21.13-50.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Robbery10.56-50.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson49.570.00%
Public order42.25100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.25300.00%
Robbery22.250.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-66.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.820.00%
Public order21.69100.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.880.00%
Burglary24.510.00%
Public order11.13-50.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.51-50.00%
Public order21.69100.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.21-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.51500.00%
Other theft33.38200.00%
Shoplifting31.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69200.00%
Burglary21.69100.00%
Public order11.13-66.67%
Robbery10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.520.00%
Vehicle crime45.630.00%
Public order32.250.00%
Shoplifting21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20241
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20245
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wellinger Way
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Park View
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sharmon Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Covett Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Green Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Trescoe Rise
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Woodhall Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Outwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1