HEFFORD GARDENS, LE4 2DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 2DJ

HEFFORD GARDENS, LE4 2DJ, Leicester has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.30 per 1,000 population. This LE4 2DJ 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 2DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 2DJ, encompassing approximately 4368 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE4 2DJ area, explore the LE4 2DJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-63.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

LE4 2DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheatland Road with total crimes: 13
  • Hefford Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Red Hill Way with total crimes: 4

HEFFORD GARDENS, LE4 2DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences1110.30-63.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.52233.33%
Public order62.2920.00%
Shoplifting61.37500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37-60.00%
Drugs20.92-60.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.870.00%
Public order52.29-28.57%
Drugs51.14150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14-50.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Other theft10.46-85.71%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.74-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour104.58-9.09%
Other theft72.29600.00%
Public order71.60-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.6050.00%
Robbery21.37100.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft20.46100.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.59-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour114.8183.33%
Public order82.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.83100.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.3636.84%
Public order85.95166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.83-33.33%
Other crime21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-88.89%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson184.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.1280.00%
Burglary32.06200.00%
Vehicle crime30.69200.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Other theft10.69-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.76-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.35125.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0666.67%
Other theft31.1450.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.46-90.48%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.11-16.67%
Shoplifting215.72950.00%
Burglary54.81150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.5966.67%
Public order56.87400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.14-50.00%
Other crime40.9233.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-50.00%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.23-75.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.83150.00%
Drugs41.14100.00%
Vehicle crime40.92100.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Other crime30.6950.00%
Other theft10.69-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.23-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.9920.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.490.00%
Public order51.830.00%
Other theft31.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.460.00%
Drugs20.46-50.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.580.00%
Public order51.830.00%
Drugs41.140.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202430
June 202420
May 202421
April 202426
March 202419
February 202419
January 202425
December 202330
November 202318
October 202324
September 202320

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202410
June 202410
May 202411
April 20246
March 20249
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 202418
February 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 20231

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
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 202421
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE4 2DJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wheatland Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Hefford Gardens
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Red Hill Way
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Packwood Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Little Wood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Gresley Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Appleton Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cashmore View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Eskdale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Home Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Peppercorn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Elliott Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Jersey Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Burdett Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hayden Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Ingold Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Beaumont Leys Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1