LE4 0RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 0RU

LE4 0RU, Leicester has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.52 per 1,000 population. This LE4 0RU 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 0RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 0RU, encompassing approximately 5039 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

LE4 0RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gresley Close with total crimes: 5
  • Cross Hedge Close with total crimes: 5
  • Linney Road with total crimes: 4

LE4 0RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.52-41.18%
Public order73.9740.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.39-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson61.19-25.00%
Drugs41.19300.00%
Burglary40.79300.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.10-8.11%
Anti-social behaviour116.75-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson82.1833.33%
Public order51.5925.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.29-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour177.3441.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.3720.00%
Public order41.19-42.86%
Other theft30.790.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.4918.75%
Anti-social behaviour127.5420.00%
Public order72.3816.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.39-16.67%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Drugs20.40-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.103.23%
Anti-social behaviour106.3566.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.9820.00%
Public order61.1920.00%
Drugs41.19100.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Other theft20.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.5134.78%
Anti-social behaviour66.1520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.19-58.33%
Public order50.99150.00%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Robbery20.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.1276.92%
Criminal damage and arson124.56140.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.38-16.67%
Burglary30.990.00%
Drugs20.60-33.33%
Other theft20.40-33.33%
Public order20.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%

In February 2024, 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 offences137.94-55.17%
Public order62.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1966.67%
Other theft30.99200.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.9231.82%
Burglary55.7566.67%
Public order40.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.790.00%
Vehicle crime30.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-40.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.124.76%
Public order84.37166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.59-50.00%
Other crime30.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-57.14%
Burglary30.60200.00%
Robbery20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime20.40100.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences2110.12-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.17-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour71.98133.33%
Public order31.39-40.00%
Other crime30.600.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.950.00%
Other theft72.580.00%
Public order51.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.990.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202434
July 202437
June 202438
May 202432
April 202431
March 202423
February 202413
January 202429
December 202322
November 202321
October 202330

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202417
June 202412
May 202410
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 202412
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gresley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 2. Cross Hedge Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Linney Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Butterwick Drive
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wymar Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Torridon Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Kelbrook Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Grassington Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Acer Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bishopdale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Little Wood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Tilling Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thornholme Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Lime Grove Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rannoch Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Glaisdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Home Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Reeth Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Churchward Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Collett Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Strasbourg Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Austwick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wheatley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hefford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1