LE3 6UG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 6UG

LE3 6UG, Leicester has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.13 per 1,000 population. This LE3 6UG 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 6UG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 6UG, encompassing approximately 3580 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE3 6UG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tatlow Road with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Sharmon Crescent with total crimes: 3

LE3 6UG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.1320.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.23100.00%
Shoplifting61.68-25.00%
Public order41.6833.33%
Other theft21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.73-25.00%
Shoplifting84.1960.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.23-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-40.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.84100.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-88.89%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.08-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson95.5950.00%
Vehicle crime92.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.51150.00%
Shoplifting51.40-70.59%
Public order31.40-62.50%
Burglary10.84-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.87-29.03%
Shoplifting176.140.00%
Public order84.7560.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.23-14.29%
Other theft51.68400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-66.67%
Burglary20.560.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.3972.22%
Shoplifting178.66-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.7540.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.95-33.33%
Public order51.68150.00%
Vehicle crime31.40-57.14%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2520.9413.64%
Violence and sexual offences186.98-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour95.03350.00%
Vehicle crime72.51133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.95-44.44%
Burglary41.40300.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2217.3115.79%
Violence and sexual offences216.14-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson95.86125.00%
Vehicle crime32.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.4310.00%
Shoplifting196.1411.76%
Public order65.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.12-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1233.33%
Other theft31.120.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Burglary10.56-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.71-25.93%
Shoplifting175.59325.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.7533.33%
Vehicle crime52.2366.67%
Burglary51.40150.00%
Other theft31.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-25.00%
Public order20.84-50.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Drugs20.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.5242.11%
Criminal damage and arson67.54100.00%
Public order41.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.12100.00%
Shoplifting41.1233.33%
Vehicle crime31.12-25.00%
Burglary20.84-71.43%
Other theft20.56-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.6411.76%
Burglary75.31250.00%
Drugs51.95150.00%
Other crime41.400.00%
Public order41.12-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.120.00%
Other theft41.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Shoplifting30.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.22-22.73%
Public order54.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.40-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-33.33%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In September 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 offences2213.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.140.00%
Public order52.230.00%
Other theft41.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20249
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 202420
June 202422
May 202431
April 202418
March 202421
February 202422
January 202420
December 202327
November 202319
October 202317
September 202322

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20249
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20249
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 202417
May 202417
April 202425
March 202422
February 202419
January 202417
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tatlow Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 3. Sharmon Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Belfry Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Copthorne Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cathkin Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Woodhall Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brookdale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Outwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Faversham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Yew Tree Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cuffling Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Piccaver Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Chainama Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Blairmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oakdale Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Denham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ganton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Liberty Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ormen Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Brex Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1