LE3 8NE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 8NE

LE3 8NE, Leicester has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.54 per 1,000 population. This LE3 8NE 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 8NE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 8NE, encompassing approximately 3701 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE3 8NE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ryder Road with total crimes: 5
  • Mulberry Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Oakdale Close with total crimes: 4

LE3 8NE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.54-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson53.7866.67%
Shoplifting41.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08300.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.6215.79%
Vehicle crime105.94900.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.70-25.00%
Shoplifting20.81-81.82%
Burglary20.54-50.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.97-34.48%
Shoplifting115.1310.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.97-20.00%
Other theft41.08300.00%
Burglary41.08300.00%
Public order31.080.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.1331.82%
Shoplifting107.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35-33.33%
Public order31.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-85.71%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.4022.22%
Vehicle crime75.94600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.89500.00%
Burglary61.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.62-16.67%
Shoplifting51.350.00%
Bicycle theft21.35100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.86500.00%
Shoplifting51.620.00%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-80.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.43-10.00%
Public order54.86400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.35150.00%
Shoplifting51.35-16.67%
Possession of weapons51.350.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-83.33%
Burglary10.27-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.0842.86%
Criminal damage and arson65.4050.00%
Shoplifting61.62100.00%
Burglary41.6233.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-60.00%
Public order10.54-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.35-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour53.780.00%
Vehicle crime51.35400.00%
Public order41.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0833.33%
Shoplifting31.08200.00%
Other theft30.81200.00%
Burglary30.81-70.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.6254.55%
Burglary104.59400.00%
Public order42.700.00%
Drugs31.0850.00%
Other crime30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81200.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.02-35.29%
Public order42.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0850.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Drugs20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-87.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.590.00%
Other theft52.160.00%
Public order41.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202422
June 202419
May 202429
April 202422
March 202418
February 202418
January 202420
December 202314
November 202317
October 202311
September 202317

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202410
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 202411
May 202410
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
October 20233
September 20232

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 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
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 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 202310
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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

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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Ryder Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Mulberry Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Oakdale Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Dupont Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Chainama Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Amos Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Bursdon Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Liberty Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Ormen Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1