BIRDS NEST AVENUE, LE3 9NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 9NB

BIRDS NEST AVENUE, LE3 9NB, Leicester has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.03 per 1,000 population. This LE3 9NB 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 9NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 9NB, encompassing approximately 4488 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE3 9NB area, explore the LE3 9NB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-11.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-73.68% decrease)

LE3 9NB 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

BIRDS NEST AVENUE, LE3 9NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.03-11.43%
Criminal damage and arson76.91-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.56-73.68%
Other theft41.11-20.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Public order10.45-88.89%
Drugs10.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.1640.00%
Anti-social behaviour197.80111.11%
Public order94.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.00-11.11%
Shoplifting81.7860.00%
Other theft51.7866.67%
Burglary31.11200.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.59-7.41%
Criminal damage and arson95.57-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour92.0080.00%
Public order92.0028.57%
Shoplifting52.000.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Other theft30.67200.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.37-28.95%
Criminal damage and arson116.0183.33%
Public order72.45-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour51.56-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.11-62.50%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.49-9.52%
Public order138.4730.00%
Vehicle crime82.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.78-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.78-25.00%
Shoplifting31.340.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4219.6035.48%
Public order109.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.23-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.00-11.11%
Vehicle crime61.78500.00%
Drugs41.340.00%
Burglary40.89100.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Other theft20.67-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.15-11.43%
Anti-social behaviour106.91150.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.2328.57%
Other theft42.00100.00%
Public order40.89-42.86%
Drugs40.89-20.00%
Shoplifting30.89-40.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.71-10.26%
Vehicle crime87.8060.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.78-36.36%
Public order71.5675.00%
Other crime61.56200.00%
Drugs51.3466.67%
Shoplifting51.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.11-20.00%
Burglary20.89-50.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.6937.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.4566.67%
Vehicle crime51.110.00%
Burglary41.11100.00%
Public order40.890.00%
Drugs30.8950.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Other theft10.45-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.36-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson85.79-52.94%
Other theft41.78100.00%
Public order40.8933.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-72.73%
Drugs20.67-50.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Robbery10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.93-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson177.1321.43%
Anti-social behaviour113.79175.00%
Drugs42.45100.00%
Burglary30.89-50.00%
Public order30.67-76.92%
Vehicle crime20.67-50.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.1618.75%
Criminal damage and arson148.47-12.50%
Public order133.12160.00%
Burglary62.90500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.340.00%
Vehicle crime40.8933.33%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Drugs20.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson167.130.00%
Public order53.560.00%
Drugs41.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.890.00%
Other theft40.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20246
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 431 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202435
July 202425
June 202427
May 202438
April 202442
March 202431
February 202435
January 202439
December 202326
November 202332
October 202338
September 202332

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20249
June 202411
May 20246
April 20248
March 20249
February 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 202317
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202419
July 20249
June 20245
May 20248
April 20249
March 202410
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 202311
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20249
June 20247
May 202413
April 202410
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 20246
March 20241
February 20248
January 20245
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 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

A total of 6 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 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 9NB 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. Dillon Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Eagle Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Gillman Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Perth Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Birkenshaw Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 10. Bonney Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Caledine Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kay Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pindar Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Hudson Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Coates Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Copeland Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Stenson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hodgson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hackett Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Glazebrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Blackett Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Aikman Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Piper Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Glengarry Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1