BORDER DRIVE, LE4 2JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 2JH

BORDER DRIVE, LE4 2JH, Leicester has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.78 per 1,000 population. This LE4 2JH 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 2JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 2JH, encompassing approximately 3367 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE4 2JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thurcaston Road with total crimes: 18
  • Wheatland Road with total crimes: 7
  • Felstead Road with total crimes: 7

BORDER DRIVE, LE4 2JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.7872.73%
Shoplifting185.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.340.00%
Public order72.9775.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.08-55.56%
Other crime31.1950.00%
Drugs20.89100.00%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1216.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.56-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour103.2725.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.9712.50%
Public order42.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.19-50.00%
Other crime20.89-33.33%
Burglary20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.30-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.24300.00%
Public order82.3860.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.3814.29%
Vehicle crime62.3850.00%
Shoplifting61.78-50.00%
Other crime31.780.00%
Burglary20.89-33.33%
Other theft20.59-60.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.9727.27%
Shoplifting128.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.5640.00%
Other theft52.08150.00%
Public order51.4825.00%
Vehicle crime41.48-20.00%
Other crime31.19200.00%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.2229.41%
Shoplifting96.53-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.67-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.4866.67%
Vehicle crime51.4825.00%
Public order41.48-33.33%
Other theft21.190.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.92-37.04%
Shoplifting105.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.970.00%
Public order62.67-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.78300.00%
Burglary41.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-80.00%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%
Other theft20.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.30-3.57%
Criminal damage and arson158.02150.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.4580.00%
Public order72.67250.00%
Other theft22.08-50.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.0340.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7825.00%
Other theft41.48-20.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.59-92.31%
Public order20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2621.38550.00%
Violence and sexual offences207.72-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson65.9420.00%
Other theft51.7866.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.4833.33%
Bicycle theft31.190.00%
Theft from the person20.890.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Public order20.59-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.96-29.03%
Criminal damage and arson56.530.00%
Public order51.48-50.00%
Shoplifting41.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-25.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Drugs20.89-60.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.496.90%
Public order109.2025.00%
Drugs52.97150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.480.00%
Shoplifting51.4866.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.48-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.19-25.00%
Other theft30.8950.00%
Other crime10.89-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.7145.00%
Public order88.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.38-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.48-37.50%
Other crime41.48300.00%
Vehicle crime41.1933.33%
Shoplifting31.1950.00%
Drugs20.89-50.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

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 offences2015.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.940.00%
Public order62.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.780.00%
Drugs41.780.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
July 202421
June 202428
May 202422
April 202417
March 202427
February 202428
January 202420
December 202322
November 202331
October 202329
September 202320

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20249
March 20249
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20248
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 202415
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249
April 202410
February 20242
January 202426
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 202310
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Thurcaston Road
    Total18
    Shoplifting16
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Wheatland Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Felstead Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Coalbourn Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cashmore View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Garth Avenue
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Birstow Crescent
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bondman Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Jersey Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Millwood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Galway Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Holderness Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Bewcastle Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Colsterdale Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Ledbury Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Appleton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Red Hill Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Border Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pytchley Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Tedworth Green
    Total1
    Other crime1