LE4 0SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 0SA

LE4 0SA, Leicester has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.20 per 1,000 population. This LE4 0SA 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 0SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 0SA, encompassing approximately 3712 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-35.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-65.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

LE4 0SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ballards Close with total crimes: 9
  • Goddards Close with total crimes: 4
  • Oronsay Road with total crimes: 4

LE4 0SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.20-35.48%
Anti-social behaviour75.39-65.00%
Burglary61.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.62-68.75%
Possession of weapons21.350.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Other theft20.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.8229.17%
Anti-social behaviour208.35185.71%
Criminal damage and arson165.3960.00%
Other theft64.310.00%
Public order31.620.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Drugs10.27-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.82-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.4666.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.69133.33%
Drugs51.89400.00%
Public order31.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.7466.67%
Public order66.7320.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.62-14.29%
Other theft51.62150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35-40.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.04133.33%
Public order51.8925.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.350.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.97-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.04150.00%
Public order41.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0850.00%
Drugs30.8150.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.51-20.00%
Public order85.39100.00%
Burglary32.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-60.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.4738.89%
Anti-social behaviour56.7366.67%
Vehicle crime41.35100.00%
Public order41.08100.00%
Other crime31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-40.00%
Robbery20.81100.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Other theft20.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.43-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.85-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.350.00%
Other crime30.81200.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-33.33%
Public order20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.46133.33%
Vehicle crime31.89200.00%
Burglary30.81200.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-50.00%
Public order20.81-60.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.9738.46%
Anti-social behaviour64.85100.00%
Public order51.6266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-50.00%
Other theft30.8150.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.500.00%
Drugs31.620.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.810.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202416
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202431
June 202424
May 202425
April 202415
March 202415
February 202420
January 202425
December 202318
November 202324
October 202318
September 202313

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202420
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
May 20245
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Ballards Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Goddards Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oronsay Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wymar Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Harris Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Leysdale Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Balisfire Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Corbet Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cornwallis Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Scalpay Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Milton Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Watts Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Witherdell
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 14. Iona Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Linney Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Malham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Fernleys Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Calver Hey Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Tyes End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1