LE3 9PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 9PY

LE3 9PY, Leicester has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.12 per 1,000 population. This LE3 9PY 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 9PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 9PY, encompassing approximately 4382 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)

LE3 9PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Glengarry Way with total crimes: 15
  • Caledine Road with total crimes: 5

LE3 9PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.1213.64%
Anti-social behaviour155.7166.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.42-38.46%
Shoplifting81.8360.00%
Public order71.830.00%
Other theft31.60-40.00%
Drugs30.68200.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.52-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson135.0262.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.9780.00%
Public order72.050.00%
Other theft51.600.00%
Shoplifting51.140.00%
Possession of weapons31.140.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences2612.32-16.13%
Criminal damage and arson85.9333.33%
Public order71.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.60-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.14-66.67%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.0314.81%
Public order147.0740.00%
Vehicle crime123.1971.43%
Anti-social behaviour92.74-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0520.00%
Shoplifting31.370.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Drugs10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.16-16.67%
Public order102.2866.67%
Vehicle crime72.28600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.60-16.67%
Other crime31.140.00%
Shoplifting30.680.00%
Other theft30.68-25.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.29-20.59%
Anti-social behaviour126.16300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.740.00%
Public order61.37100.00%
Other theft41.37100.00%
Drugs40.91-33.33%
Shoplifting30.91-40.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.8941.67%
Vehicle crime77.7640.00%
Drugs61.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.37-45.45%
Shoplifting51.370.00%
Other crime41.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-40.00%
Public order30.6850.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.55-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.4810.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5166.67%
Vehicle crime51.1425.00%
Other crime31.140.00%
Burglary20.68-33.33%
Public order20.46-50.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Other theft10.46-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.01-32.43%
Criminal damage and arson105.71-37.50%
Other theft42.280.00%
Public order40.91100.00%
Vehicle crime40.91300.00%
Burglary30.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-72.73%
Drugs20.68-33.33%
Robbery10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.6637.04%
Criminal damage and arson168.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.65120.00%
Drugs32.510.00%
Public order20.68-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-80.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.52-3.57%
Criminal damage and arson166.1660.00%
Public order123.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.7425.00%
Burglary51.140.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.390.00%
Public order62.280.00%
Vehicle crime51.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.140.00%
Possession of weapons30.910.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202413
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 202411
December 202310
November 202316
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 202422
June 202426
May 202431
April 202427
March 202427
February 202434
January 202424
December 202325
November 202337
October 202327
September 202328

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 202414
April 202410
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20249
June 20245
May 20249
April 202410
March 202412
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 202311
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20244
January 20243

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 202412
April 20247
March 20241
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
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. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE3 9PY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Glengarry Way
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Caledine Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Glengarry Court
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Styon Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 6. Heays Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Glazebrook Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kay Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Weatherburn Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Hackett Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Elgin Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Charnor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Battersbee Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Keightley Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Birds Nest Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Goldfinch Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Dunnock Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Kemp Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Lamen Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1