LE4 2PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 2PP

LE4 2PP, Leicester has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.73 per 1,000 population. This LE4 2PP 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 2PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 2PP, encompassing approximately 3927 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

LE4 2PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheatland Road with total crimes: 13
  • Thurcaston Road with total crimes: 7
  • Coalbourn Close with total crimes: 5

LE4 2PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.73100.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.2914.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.0433.33%
Public order42.04-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.02-50.00%
Other crime20.76-33.33%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.58250.00%
Public order71.7816.67%
Vehicle crime61.78100.00%
Shoplifting61.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.5320.00%
Other crime31.5350.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Other theft20.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Burglary10.25-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.0842.11%
Shoplifting126.8833.33%
Public order63.0620.00%
Burglary61.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.530.00%
Other theft41.27300.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-25.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Bicycle theft20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.505.56%
Shoplifting94.84-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.29-37.50%
Public order51.27-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.27100.00%
Vehicle crime41.0233.33%
Robbery21.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.75-28.00%
Shoplifting104.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.550.00%
Public order62.04-25.00%
Burglary41.5333.33%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.31-13.79%
Criminal damage and arson166.37166.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.07100.00%
Public order82.04300.00%
Burglary32.0450.00%
Vehicle crime30.7650.00%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.7561.11%
Criminal damage and arson67.38-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.530.00%
Other theft31.02-25.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.51-92.31%
Public order20.51100.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2617.57550.00%
Violence and sexual offences186.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.5816.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.7833.33%
Other theft41.0233.33%
Bicycle theft31.020.00%
Theft from the person20.760.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.25-83.33%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.97-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.5850.00%
Public order61.53-14.29%
Shoplifting41.53-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-25.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Drugs20.76-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences2514.778.70%
Public order76.37-12.50%
Shoplifting51.7866.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.270.00%
Drugs41.02300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-25.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Other crime10.76-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.7521.05%
Public order85.86100.00%
Other crime42.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.02-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.0233.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.02-20.00%
Shoplifting31.0250.00%
Other theft30.76200.00%
Drugs10.76-75.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1912.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.290.00%
Drugs41.270.00%
Public order41.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202418
June 202427
May 202419
April 202418
March 202425
February 202429
January 202418
December 202318
November 202325
October 202323
September 202319

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 202416
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20241
January 20243

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wheatland Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Thurcaston Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    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. Bridlespur Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Appleton Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cashmore View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Birstow Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Holderness Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Elliott Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Jersey Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Woodstock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pytchley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Galway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bewcastle Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1