LE3 9SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 9SX

LE3 9SX, Leicester has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.05 per 1,000 population. This LE3 9SX 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 9SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 9SX, encompassing approximately 2492 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

LE3 9SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Groby Road Gardens with total crimes: 19
  • Holmwood Court with total crimes: 5
  • Styon Road with total crimes: 5

LE3 9SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.0520.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.6333.33%
Public order41.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.60200.00%
Other theft21.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Burglary10.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.85-48.72%
Criminal damage and arson38.020.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Public order31.20200.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Possession of weapons21.200.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-75.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3920.4639.29%
Anti-social behaviour415.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Public order11.20-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.25-26.32%
Vehicle crime411.230.00%
Other theft31.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Drugs10.800.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.26192.31%
Vehicle crime415.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20200.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Other theft10.80-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.84-13.33%
Other theft45.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.60-40.00%
Public order31.20-50.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.04-11.76%
Public order66.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4166.67%
Other theft32.010.00%
Other crime11.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.04142.86%
Other theft36.82-25.00%
Public order31.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-25.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.83-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.810.00%
Other theft41.60100.00%
Vehicle crime31.600.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Public order20.80100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.83-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson46.02-50.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Public order10.40-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.25-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson88.4314.29%
Public order63.21200.00%
Drugs22.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.430.00%
Other theft32.810.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202420
June 202439
May 202428
April 202438
March 202413
February 202415
January 202417
December 20237
November 202315
October 202321
September 202326

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20244
April 20244
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Groby Road Gardens
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Holmwood Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Styon Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Gallimore Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Keightley Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Leicester Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Goldfinch Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Dunnock Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Kemp Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lamen Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Kirkstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1