FORBES CLOSE, LE3 8LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 8LF

FORBES CLOSE, LE3 8LF, Leicester has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.15 per 1,000 population. This LE3 8LF 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 8LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 8LF, encompassing approximately 3939 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE3 8LF area, explore the LE3 8LF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE3 8LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Oakdale Close with total crimes: 4
  • Dupont Gardens with total crimes: 4

FORBES CLOSE, LE3 8LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.15-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson44.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Burglary20.510.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.9131.25%
Vehicle crime95.33800.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.280.00%
Public order31.02-25.00%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Burglary20.51-50.00%
Other crime20.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.63-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson44.06-20.00%
Burglary41.02300.00%
Public order41.0233.33%
Other theft31.02200.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.270.00%
Public order31.27200.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-83.33%
Other theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-85.71%

In April 2024, 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 offences1911.9335.71%
Burglary74.820.00%
Vehicle crime61.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.52-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.27150.00%
Bicycle theft11.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.36-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson83.55700.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.39-22.73%
Possession of weapons54.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.27300.00%
Other crime31.02200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7650.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Burglary10.51-66.67%
Other theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.8846.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.5820.00%
Burglary31.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.41-16.67%
Vehicle crime63.81500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5225.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.27300.00%
Public order31.02-40.00%
Other theft30.7650.00%
Burglary30.76-70.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.1850.00%
Burglary104.57900.00%
Public order52.5425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2733.33%
Drugs41.02100.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.60-25.00%
Public order43.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-66.67%
Drugs20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.060.00%
Vehicle crime62.030.00%
Other theft51.520.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202421
June 202416
May 202419
April 202419
March 202414
February 202417
January 202422
December 202315
November 202318
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20249
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE3 8LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mulberry Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Oakdale Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Dupont Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bramble Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 5. Cranstone Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dupont Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Tatlow Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Sacheverel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Chainama Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Rowanberry Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Yew Tree Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Ibbetson Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Forbes Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Ernee Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bursdon Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Liberty Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Ormen Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1