LE4 1EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 1EL

LE4 1EL, Leicester has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.07 per 1,000 population. This LE4 1EL 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 1EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 1EL, encompassing approximately 1031 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE4 1EL area, explore the LE4 1EL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE4 1EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Thatcher Close with total crimes: 5

LE4 1EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1029.07-16.67%
Shoplifting79.69-36.36%
Other theft46.78100.00%
Public order23.88-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.94100.00%
Burglary11.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.97-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1244.5850.00%
Shoplifting1111.63-8.33%
Public order1010.66233.33%
Anti-social behaviour59.6925.00%
Bicycle theft24.850.00%
Other theft21.940.00%
Theft from the person11.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-66.67%
Burglary10.970.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1231.989.09%
Violence and sexual offences811.63-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour47.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.8850.00%
Public order32.91-57.14%
Other theft22.910.00%
Other crime11.940.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1951.3646.15%
Shoplifting1118.41-38.89%
Public order710.6640.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.78-55.56%
Drugs33.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.91-60.00%
Burglary21.940.00%
Other theft21.94-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.94100.00%
Theft from the person11.940.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1863.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1317.44160.00%
Anti-social behaviour912.60200.00%
Other crime78.720.00%
Public order56.78-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson54.85150.00%
Other theft34.850.00%
Bicycle theft32.910.00%
Drugs22.91100.00%
Possession of weapons11.940.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1131.9883.33%
Shoplifting910.6612.50%
Violence and sexual offences58.72-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.85-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.91-50.00%
Burglary11.94-66.67%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1242.6433.33%
Shoplifting811.6314.29%
Public order67.75-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour55.8166.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.85100.00%
Burglary33.880.00%
Vehicle crime22.91100.00%
Other theft21.94-33.33%
Drugs11.940.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences932.95-25.00%
Public order78.7275.00%
Shoplifting76.78-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.78-50.00%
Other theft32.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.91-71.43%
Bicycle theft11.940.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1241.6750.00%
Shoplifting1211.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.63250.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.78200.00%
Public order45.81100.00%
Other theft13.88-80.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences825.20-11.11%
Other theft57.75150.00%
Shoplifting44.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.940.00%
Public order21.94-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.940.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.3228.57%
Public order48.72-33.33%
Shoplifting33.8850.00%
Other theft22.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.94-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.29-36.36%
Public order66.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.81100.00%
Shoplifting23.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.940.00%
Other theft11.94-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1126.160.00%
Shoplifting410.660.00%
Other theft33.880.00%
Public order22.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.940.00%
Burglary11.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
September 20231

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 202411
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202412
June 202411
May 202418
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 202412
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20248
June 202419
May 202413
April 20245
March 202412
February 20249
January 202412
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20247
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 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
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE4 1EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Thatcher Close
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Trigo Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Orwell Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Amadis Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1