LE4 2DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 2DR

LE4 2DR, Leicester has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.44 per 1,000 population. This LE4 2DR 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 2DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 2DR, encompassing approximately 4599 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

LE4 2DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hefford Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Coalbourn Close with total crimes: 5
  • Red Hill Way with total crimes: 4

LE4 2DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences2110.44-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson104.5742.86%
Public order62.17-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.30-50.00%
Other crime30.87-25.00%
Burglary20.65-60.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.22-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.13-30.30%
Anti-social behaviour85.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.74-22.22%
Drugs71.52133.33%
Public order71.52-36.36%
Burglary51.5225.00%
Other crime41.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Other theft10.22-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.7432.00%
Public order117.1757.14%
Criminal damage and arson92.39125.00%
Other theft71.96250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.520.00%
Burglary40.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Drugs30.6550.00%
Robbery20.65100.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.87-16.67%
Public order75.4440.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.52-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87300.00%
Shoplifting30.8750.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Drugs20.43-33.33%
Robbery10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.17130.77%
Burglary56.5266.67%
Public order51.09-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.09-58.33%
Drugs31.0950.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-90.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.96-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour122.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.6111.11%
Public order72.17133.33%
Burglary31.52200.00%
Other theft30.6550.00%
Vehicle crime30.65200.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

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 offences199.13-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson94.13125.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9633.33%
Public order30.8750.00%
Other theft20.65-60.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.8741.18%
Other theft55.22-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.090.00%
Drugs40.870.00%
Vehicle crime40.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Public order20.43-50.00%
Other crime10.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.09-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour63.700.00%
Vehicle crime61.3050.00%
Other theft61.3050.00%
Public order41.30100.00%
Drugs40.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.87100.00%
Other crime30.87200.00%
Burglary10.65-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.874.76%
Anti-social behaviour64.78200.00%
Burglary51.300.00%
Other theft41.09100.00%
Vehicle crime40.87300.00%
Drugs30.87-25.00%
Public order20.65-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-77.78%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.445.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.57-25.00%
Public order61.9620.00%
Drugs41.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.350.00%
Public order52.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.090.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20247
June 20249
May 20244
April 20241
March 202410
February 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 202411
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202423
June 202433
May 202425
April 202430
March 202413
February 202419
January 202424
December 202317
November 202322
October 202321
September 202320

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 202412
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 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 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hefford Gardens
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Coalbourn Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Langley Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Greystoke Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Kinley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hipwell Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Billington Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Bretton Close
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 12. Woodstock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kingsthorpe Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Langley Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Abbey Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Marwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Millbrook Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Burdett Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hayden Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Ingold Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Beaumont Leys Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1