LE4 2EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 2EL

LE4 2EL, Leicester has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.94 per 1,000 population. This LE4 2EL 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 2EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 2EL, encompassing approximately 4755 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LE4 2EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Felstead Road with total crimes: 7
  • Hayden Close with total crimes: 7
  • Coalbourn Close with total crimes: 6

LE4 2EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.945.88%
Anti-social behaviour93.7980.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.89-33.33%
Public order51.680.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Other crime20.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.09-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson123.57100.00%
Public order52.52-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.05-16.67%
Other crime41.050.00%
Vehicle crime30.8450.00%
Burglary10.63-75.00%
Drugs10.21-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.20-32.26%
Public order84.4214.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.26-14.29%
Drugs61.26100.00%
Other crime41.26300.00%
Burglary40.8433.33%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.5110.71%
Public order76.5216.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.4775.00%
Other theft61.47500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.26-20.00%
Drugs30.8450.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.413.70%
Public order65.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.26-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.050.00%
Shoplifting40.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.8450.00%
Robbery20.63100.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.7858.82%
Anti-social behaviour85.68-11.11%
Public order61.68-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.26-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Burglary20.42-33.33%
Drugs20.42-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.04-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.5755.56%
Anti-social behaviour92.94200.00%
Public order81.89300.00%
Burglary31.68200.00%
Other theft30.630.00%
Drugs30.63200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6350.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.308.70%
Criminal damage and arson95.2612.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.890.00%
Other theft30.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-50.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.72-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson84.8433.33%
Other theft61.680.00%
Vehicle crime41.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-40.00%
Theft from the person30.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.47200.00%
Other theft61.26200.00%
Public order61.26500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2666.67%
Vehicle crime41.050.00%
Other crime30.84200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.3023.81%
Drugs55.470.00%
Vehicle crime41.05100.00%
Burglary40.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-77.78%
Other theft20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Public order10.21-80.00%

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 offences2111.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.420.00%
Drugs51.890.00%
Public order51.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.050.00%
Other theft40.840.00%
Other crime30.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 202421
June 202431
May 202428
April 202427
March 202417
February 202425
January 202423
December 202326
November 202326
October 202321

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20249
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 202414
February 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Felstead Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hayden Close
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Coalbourn Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cashmore View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Garth Avenue
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Kinley Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Packwood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Jersey Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Greystoke Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Millbrook Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Beaumont Leys Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Appleton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Red Hill Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Border Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pytchley Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Barnwell Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Helena Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Pamela Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Hefford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Billington Close
    Total1
    Public order1