JERSEY ROAD, LE4 2LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 2LW

JERSEY ROAD, LE4 2LW, Leicester has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.61 per 1,000 population. This LE4 2LW 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 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 2LW, encompassing approximately 4407 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE4 2LW area, explore the LE4 2LW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LE4 2LW area, visit the LE4 2LW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

LE4 2LW 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
  • Coalbourn Close with total crimes: 5

JERSEY ROAD, LE4 2LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.61-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour123.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.7237.50%
Shoplifting62.50500.00%
Public order51.36-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Other crime20.91-60.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.23-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.65-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour85.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.82100.00%
Public order81.82-11.11%
Other crime51.82150.00%
Vehicle crime41.1333.33%
Drugs40.91100.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Other theft20.45-60.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.5621.43%
Public order97.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.0433.33%
Other theft51.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-50.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.5216.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.35-25.00%
Public order61.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.36-16.67%
Shoplifting41.130.00%
Other theft20.91-33.33%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.23-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.52-22.58%
Public order95.45-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.82-73.91%
Burglary51.3625.00%
Vehicle crime41.13100.00%
Other theft30.9150.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.97-11.43%
Criminal damage and arson237.03228.57%
Anti-social behaviour125.22200.00%
Public order102.72400.00%
Burglary42.27100.00%
Other theft20.91-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.0740.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.94-12.50%
Other theft51.59-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.13-20.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Shoplifting20.45-90.48%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

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 offences2517.70-21.88%
Shoplifting215.67950.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.7633.33%
Other theft61.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3625.00%
Public order31.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.680.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.61-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson67.2620.00%
Public order61.36-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.36-20.00%
Other theft40.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-25.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Drugs10.45-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.110.00%
Public order107.7125.00%
Drugs62.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.36-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.130.00%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Other theft40.9133.33%
Other crime10.91-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.6530.77%
Public order87.7114.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.36-16.67%
Other crime41.13100.00%
Vehicle crime40.910.00%
Drugs30.91-25.00%
Other theft30.68200.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.900.00%
Public order72.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.590.00%
Vehicle crime41.360.00%
Drugs40.910.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202426
June 202434
May 202428
April 202424
March 202431
February 202435
January 202425
December 202332
November 202334
October 202334
September 202326

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20248
March 202412
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20249
May 20246
April 20249
March 202410
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 202423
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
May 20244
February 20242
January 202421
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE4 2LW 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. Coalbourn Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Red Hill Way
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Millwood Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Colsterdale Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cotley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bridlespur Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Appleton Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cashmore View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Birstow Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Holderness Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Morpeth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Elliott Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Jersey Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Woodstock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Thurcaston Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Pytchley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Galway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bewcastle Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Burdett Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1