LE4 0AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 0AR

LE4 0AR, Leicester has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.03 per 1,000 population. This LE4 0AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE4 postcode area, which has experienced 847 crimes and a crime rate of 7.74 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE4 0AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 0AR, encompassing approximately 2311 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE4 0AR area, explore the LE4 0AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

LE4 0AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Devonshire Road with total crimes: 7
  • Wolsey Street with total crimes: 5
  • Blackbird Road with total crimes: 5

LE4 0AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1119.0310.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.7642.86%
Criminal damage and arson54.33-28.57%
Public order52.1625.00%
Drugs32.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1020.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.3316.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.03-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.03133.33%
Other theft53.0366.67%
Public order42.16300.00%
Drugs21.73-33.33%
Other crime20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.2066.67%
Shoplifting106.49150.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.33200.00%
Burglary42.60300.00%
Drugs31.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30-50.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Robbery21.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-50.00%
Public order10.87-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.01-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson63.8920.00%
Public order62.6050.00%
Vehicle crime42.60-20.00%
Shoplifting41.73-75.00%
Other theft31.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-75.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1625.96220.00%
Violence and sexual offences146.92-48.15%
Anti-social behaviour86.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.46150.00%
Vehicle crime52.160.00%
Public order42.16-33.33%
Burglary21.73100.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2723.36170.00%
Public order611.6820.00%
Vehicle crime52.60400.00%
Shoplifting52.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.73-50.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.41-37.50%
Public order54.33-16.67%
Shoplifting52.16-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson42.1633.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.730.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Other crime10.87-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.6660.00%
Shoplifting116.9283.33%
Vehicle crime94.760.00%
Public order63.89-14.29%
Other theft42.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7350.00%
Drugs31.300.00%
Other crime31.300.00%
Burglary21.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.01-56.52%
Public order74.3340.00%
Shoplifting63.03-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour52.60400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.16-50.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.870.00%
Robbery10.87-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.36130.00%
Shoplifting119.9557.14%
Public order54.76-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.16100.00%
Vehicle crime31.730.00%
Robbery21.300.00%
Other theft20.87-33.33%
Drugs20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.44-44.44%
Public order74.33-22.22%
Shoplifting73.0375.00%
Other theft33.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%
Other crime10.87-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.030.00%
Public order97.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.890.00%
Shoplifting41.730.00%
Vehicle crime31.730.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20249
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202410
June 202410
May 20244
April 202416
March 20245
February 20245
January 202411
December 20236
November 202311
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20247
June 202415
May 20249
April 202414
March 202427
February 202410
January 202416
December 202310
November 202323
October 202310
September 202318

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE4 0AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Devonshire Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wolsey Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Blackbird Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woodgate
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Balfour Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Rugby Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Englewood Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Larchmont Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Buckminster Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Storey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Colwell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Littleton Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Glenbarr Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Brian Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Montvale Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Jean Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1