LE4 2PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 2PZ

LE4 2PZ, Leicester has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.22 per 1,000 population. This LE4 2PZ 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 2PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 2PZ, encompassing approximately 3120 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LE4 2PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thurcaston Road with total crimes: 7
  • Coalbourn Close with total crimes: 5
  • Redhill Nook with total crimes: 5

LE4 2PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.220.00%
Shoplifting63.5220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.280.00%
Vehicle crime31.28-50.00%
Public order20.96-66.67%
Drugs10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-66.67%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.74-45.00%
Public order63.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9250.00%
Vehicle crime61.92100.00%
Shoplifting51.92-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.60-20.00%
Other crime31.28200.00%
Other theft20.96-33.33%
Drugs10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.2381.82%
Shoplifting126.4171.43%
Burglary63.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9266.67%
Public order41.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.28100.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Other theft30.96200.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.57-35.29%
Shoplifting73.52-30.00%
Vehicle crime32.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-62.50%
Public order30.96-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

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 offences1715.380.00%
Shoplifting105.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.20100.00%
Public order52.56-28.57%
Burglary31.6050.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-86.67%
Vehicle crime10.64-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.66-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson155.45200.00%
Public order74.81250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.28200.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.50144.44%
Criminal damage and arson57.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6033.33%
Other theft21.28-60.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.220.00%
Other theft52.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.6025.00%
Shoplifting51.60150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6050.00%
Burglary20.96100.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Public order10.64-83.33%
Other crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.25-55.00%
Public order62.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9233.33%
Other theft31.280.00%
Drugs20.96-50.00%
Shoplifting20.64-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.3825.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.41100.00%
Shoplifting51.9266.67%
Drugs41.600.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-50.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.1833.33%
Vehicle crime45.13100.00%
Public order31.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Shoplifting30.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-66.67%
Other theft30.96200.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.850.00%
Public order42.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202411
June 202420
May 202411
April 202417
March 202417
February 202422
January 20249
December 20239
November 202320
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 202415
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20247
April 202410
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 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 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Thurcaston Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Coalbourn Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Redhill Nook
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Birstow Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Jersey Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Woodstock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pytchley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Galway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Sidings
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1