LE3 9SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 9SU

LE3 9SU, Leicester has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.51 per 1,000 population. This LE3 9SU 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 9SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 9SU, encompassing approximately 3377 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-23.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE3 9SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Groby Road Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Elgin Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

LE3 9SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.51-23.33%
Criminal damage and arson86.8114.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.370.00%
Burglary31.7850.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Public order20.89-77.78%
Other crime20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.4320.00%
Public order98.88125.00%
Shoplifting82.6660.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.3716.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.0750.00%
Other theft31.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-50.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.76-24.24%
Criminal damage and arson67.400.00%
Other theft61.78200.00%
Shoplifting51.780.00%
Public order41.48-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.18-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.180.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.170.00%
Public order79.77-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.0720.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.78100.00%
Other theft21.78-60.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-90.91%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.31-8.33%
Vehicle crime119.7783.33%
Public order93.2650.00%
Other theft52.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.48-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.48-40.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Drugs20.89-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3620.1389.47%
Criminal damage and arson610.66-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.78500.00%
Public order61.7820.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.78-16.67%
Drugs31.4850.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Burglary10.59-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.87-47.22%
Other theft85.62166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.3740.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.07200.00%
Public order51.7825.00%
Burglary31.4850.00%
Shoplifting30.89-40.00%
Other crime20.89-33.33%
Drugs20.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3621.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.66-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.48150.00%
Shoplifting51.480.00%
Public order41.48-33.33%
Drugs41.18300.00%
Other crime31.1850.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-50.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.39-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.10300.00%
Public order62.3720.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.780.00%
Other theft31.18-40.00%
Burglary20.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.59-60.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.21-16.67%
Other theft57.4066.67%
Public order51.4825.00%
Vehicle crime51.480.00%
Burglary31.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-50.00%
Drugs20.59-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.28-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour58.8825.00%
Public order41.48-60.00%
Drugs41.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-73.33%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Burglary20.89-33.33%
Other crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson159.4736.36%
Public order104.4466.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.96100.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences2415.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.100.00%
Public order63.260.00%
Other theft31.780.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 370 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202430
July 202425
June 202433
May 202433
April 202436
March 202419
February 202436
January 202424
December 202325
November 202330
October 202332
September 202324

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 202315
September 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20244
June 20247
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 202411
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Groby Road Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Elgin Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Kemp Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Dillon Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holmwood Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Birkenshaw Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 9. Weatherburn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bonney Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Kay Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Keightley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Bland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Styon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tatton Close
    Total1
    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. Dillon Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Hackett Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Glazebrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dillon Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1