LE4 2PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 2PG

LE4 2PG, Leicester has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.34 per 1,000 population. This LE4 2PG 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 2PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 2PG, encompassing approximately 3133 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

LE4 2PG 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

LE4 2PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1822.3450.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.75112.50%
Anti-social behaviour105.4325.00%
Public order73.1975.00%
Other crime32.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-57.14%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Bicycle theft20.64100.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.8333.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.55-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson72.5516.67%
Public order42.23-42.86%
Other crime21.28-33.33%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.28-33.33%
Public order74.4716.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.23200.00%
Shoplifting61.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.9220.00%
Vehicle crime51.9266.67%
Other crime31.60200.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.1950.00%
Shoplifting126.7050.00%
Public order63.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9266.67%
Vehicle crime31.60-25.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.77-17.65%
Shoplifting84.47-20.00%
Public order42.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.9650.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

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 offences1716.60-26.09%
Shoplifting105.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.190.00%
Public order62.55-14.29%
Burglary41.92300.00%
Vehicle crime31.2850.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.55-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson127.34140.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.83166.67%
Public order72.55250.00%
Vehicle crime22.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.0441.18%
Criminal damage and arson57.66-16.67%
Other theft31.60-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Shoplifting20.96-92.31%
Public order20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2621.07550.00%
Violence and sexual offences178.3021.43%
Criminal damage and arson65.4320.00%
Other theft41.92100.00%
Bicycle theft31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9650.00%
Theft from the person20.960.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Public order10.32-80.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.4766.67%
Public order51.60-28.57%
Shoplifting41.60-20.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Drugs20.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.640.00%
Public order76.700.00%
Shoplifting52.2366.67%
Drugs41.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-50.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.680.00%
Public order76.700.00%
Vehicle crime42.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Shoplifting30.960.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Other theft20.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 202414
June 202421
May 202414
April 202417
March 202423
February 202424
January 202417
December 202314
November 202321
October 202321

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20248
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 202412
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.64 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 20248
April 202410
February 20242
January 202426
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
January 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

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

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE4 2PG 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. Astill Drive
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bondman Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Jersey Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Millwood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Galway Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Holderness Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Bewcastle Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Red Hill Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Border Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pytchley Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Tedworth Green
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Pamela Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1