LE4 2PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 2PS

LE4 2PS, Leicester has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.59 per 1,000 population. This LE4 2PS 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 2PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 2PS, encompassing approximately 2672 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

LE4 2PS 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 2PS 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 Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.5987.50%
Public order55.6166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.87-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-57.14%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Shoplifting20.75-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.85-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson72.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.620.00%
Shoplifting62.62500.00%
Public order32.25-40.00%
Other theft11.12-50.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.47-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson76.36600.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.6216.67%
Public order52.620.00%
Other theft21.87-50.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.9728.57%
Anti-social behaviour66.74200.00%
Public order52.2525.00%
Other theft41.87300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.50-80.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences1413.85-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson55.2425.00%
Vehicle crime41.870.00%
Public order41.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-60.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
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 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.59-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour56.74-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.87-71.43%
Vehicle crime41.5033.33%
Public order31.50-62.50%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.8318.18%
Criminal damage and arson149.73250.00%
Public order85.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.99200.00%
Vehicle crime32.250.00%
Other theft11.12-66.67%
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 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.970.00%
Public order48.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.50-20.00%
Other theft31.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-33.33%
Shoplifting20.75-90.48%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.324.76%
Shoplifting218.23950.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.860.00%
Other theft31.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1250.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Public order20.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
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 offences2114.59-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.860.00%
Public order41.87-55.56%
Other theft31.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.338.70%
Public order99.3650.00%
Drugs63.37500.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2525.00%
Other crime21.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-50.00%
Other theft20.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.590.00%
Public order68.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.500.00%
Vehicle crime41.500.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
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 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 202417
June 202418
May 202414
April 202418
March 202426
February 202422
January 202422
December 202321
November 202325
October 202323

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 202414
February 20244
January 20245
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 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
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 2PS 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. Border Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tedworth Green
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Hoods Close
    Total1
    Public order1