LE4 2PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 2PR

LE4 2PR, Leicester has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.00 per 1,000 population. This LE4 2PR 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 2PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 2PR, encompassing approximately 2732 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

LE4 2PR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheatland Road with total crimes: 7
  • Bedale Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Cashmore View with total crimes: 4

LE4 2PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.0066.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.49-37.50%
Public order51.8325.00%
Other crime31.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-62.50%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.73-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.73100.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.2914.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.9314.29%
Shoplifting62.93500.00%
Public order42.20-33.33%
Burglary21.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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 offences1817.57-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson76.59600.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.560.00%
Public order62.5620.00%
Other crime32.20200.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Other theft20.73-50.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.7426.67%
Anti-social behaviour76.95133.33%
Public order52.5625.00%
Other theft41.83300.00%
Vehicle crime21.46-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-80.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.64-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.4925.00%
Vehicle crime51.8325.00%
Public order41.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.46-40.00%
Burglary21.10-33.33%
Drugs20.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.74-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour57.32-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.83-71.43%
Vehicle crime41.4633.33%
Public order41.46-55.56%
Burglary31.46200.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2723.7912.50%
Criminal damage and arson149.88180.00%
Public order95.12125.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.29166.67%
Vehicle crime32.93200.00%
Other theft11.10-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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 offences2416.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.78-16.67%
Public order41.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.460.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Shoplifting21.10-90.48%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.2514.29%
Shoplifting218.78950.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.6820.00%
Other theft32.200.00%
Bicycle theft31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1050.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Theft from the person20.730.00%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.64-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.680.00%
Public order41.83-60.00%
Other theft31.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Drugs10.73-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.59-3.85%
Public order109.1542.86%
Anti-social behaviour73.6640.00%
Drugs62.56500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2025.00%
Other crime21.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-50.00%
Other theft20.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.030.00%
Public order79.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.830.00%
Vehicle crime41.460.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 202418
June 202419
May 202415
April 202420
March 202427
February 202424
January 202424
December 202321
November 202325
October 202326

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

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 20241
July 20243
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 202414
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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

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
June 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wheatland Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bedale Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 3. Cashmore View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Garth Avenue
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Birstow Crescent
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Jersey Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Millwood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Galway Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Holderness Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Bewcastle Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Colsterdale Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Ledbury Green
    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. Tedworth Green
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Hoods Close
    Total1
    Public order1