BENSKIN WALK, LE4 0QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 0QD

BENSKIN WALK, LE4 0QD, Leicester has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.79 per 1,000 population. This LE4 0QD 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 0QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 0QD, encompassing approximately 3097 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

LE4 0QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goddards Close with total crimes: 7
  • Oronsay Road with total crimes: 7
  • Balisfire Grove with total crimes: 6

BENSKIN WALK, LE4 0QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences2516.7956.25%
Criminal damage and arson68.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.94-16.67%
Burglary51.61-16.67%
Other theft31.610.00%
Other crime30.970.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Drugs10.65-75.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.50-40.74%
Anti-social behaviour65.17-66.67%
Burglary61.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.94-57.14%
Drugs41.94300.00%
Possession of weapons31.290.00%
Other theft30.97-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2723.5728.57%
Anti-social behaviour188.72125.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.8140.00%
Other theft54.520.00%
Public order31.610.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Drugs10.32-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.78150.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.23300.00%
Drugs42.58300.00%
Public order31.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.9750.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.2075.00%
Public order66.7850.00%
Other theft51.9466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.61-33.33%
Other crime21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.30-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson63.87200.00%
Public order41.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.290.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.33-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour44.52100.00%
Public order41.29-42.86%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.01-5.56%
Public order75.4975.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.26-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.8166.67%
Vehicle crime41.61-20.00%
Public order41.29100.00%
Burglary31.290.00%
Other crime30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-40.00%
Robbery20.97100.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.33-45.45%
Vehicle crime53.8725.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.61-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.6150.00%
Other crime30.97200.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.5369.23%
Criminal damage and arson67.10100.00%
Vehicle crime41.94300.00%
Burglary41.29300.00%
Other theft41.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-66.67%
Drugs10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.658.33%
Public order64.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.94-50.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-80.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.870.00%
Vehicle crime51.940.00%
Burglary41.610.00%
Drugs31.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
July 202427
June 202421
May 202421
April 202412
March 202414
February 202417
January 202418
December 202312
November 202322
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
May 20245
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202418
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202414
June 202410
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Goddards Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Oronsay Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Balisfire Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Roydene Crescent
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Linney Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Laxford Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Cornwallis Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Baxters Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Scalpay Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leysdale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Calver Hey Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Shottens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Margam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bestwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Gorsty Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Iona Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Malham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pedlars Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Ballards Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Corbet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Milton Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Emerson Close
    Total1
    Burglary1