DOWNHAM AVENUE, LE4 0DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 0DJ

DOWNHAM AVENUE, LE4 0DJ, Leicester has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.61 per 1,000 population. This LE4 0DJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE4 postcode area, which has experienced 872 crimes and a crime rate of 7.97 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE4 0DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 0DJ, encompassing approximately 3849 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

LE4 0DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sudeley Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Chale Road with total crimes: 5

DOWNHAM AVENUE, LE4 0DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.6180.00%
Shoplifting72.340.00%
Public order41.8233.33%
Drugs31.040.00%
Other theft30.78-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Other crime20.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.57250.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.82-16.67%
Other theft41.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Public order30.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78200.00%
Other crime30.78200.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.68-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.56-40.00%
Drugs20.78-33.33%
Public order20.52-50.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.61220.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.1625.00%
Public order41.30100.00%
Vehicle crime41.040.00%
Drugs31.04200.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.45-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04100.00%
Public order21.04-50.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.75-46.67%
Other theft42.0833.33%
Public order41.04-50.00%
Shoplifting31.04-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.4715.38%
Public order83.90166.67%
Shoplifting52.08400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.30150.00%
Vehicle crime41.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.04300.00%
Other theft31.04-40.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.05-31.58%
Other theft53.38150.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Public order30.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-50.00%
Drugs20.52-60.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.1311.76%
Drugs54.940.00%
Public order41.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.04-50.00%
Other theft20.78-71.43%
Burglary10.52-85.71%
Shoplifting10.26-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.2554.55%
Burglary74.42250.00%
Other theft71.82600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.82-40.00%
Vehicle crime61.560.00%
Shoplifting51.56150.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.53-59.26%
Criminal damage and arson102.86-16.67%
Burglary22.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.010.00%
Public order43.120.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20246
June 202416
May 20245
April 20248
March 202415
February 202413
January 202419
December 202317
November 202311
October 202327

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sudeley Avenue
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Drugs1
  • 3. Chale Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Abbey Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Wade Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Norwich Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Egerton Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Billington Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Orton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Belle Vue Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Welbeck Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sheringham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Babingley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Corporation Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1