LE4 2QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 2QA

LE4 2QA, Leicester has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.06 per 1,000 population. This LE4 2QA 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 2QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 2QA, encompassing approximately 3234 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LE4 2QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wesley Street with total crimes: 6
  • Beaumanor Road with total crimes: 6
  • Redhill Nook with total crimes: 5

LE4 2QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.065.56%
Public order55.870.00%
Other theft31.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-62.50%
Burglary30.93-25.00%
Drugs20.93-33.33%
Other crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-85.71%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.08-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson85.5614.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.47133.33%
Public order52.16-28.57%
Burglary41.5533.33%
Drugs31.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other theft20.62-50.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.4629.41%
Criminal damage and arson76.8040.00%
Public order72.1640.00%
Other theft42.16300.00%
Drugs31.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93200.00%
Burglary30.93200.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.20-37.04%
Criminal damage and arson55.2666.67%
Public order51.55400.00%
Burglary11.55-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.91170.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.3550.00%
Burglary30.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-60.00%
Other theft20.62-50.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.82-44.44%
Public order53.09150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.55150.00%
Other theft41.550.00%
Vehicle crime31.24200.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-50.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.2738.46%
Criminal damage and arson45.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-33.33%
Public order20.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-75.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.8918.18%
Public order44.02100.00%
Drugs41.24-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-40.00%
Other theft20.93-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.60-54.17%
Vehicle crime63.40100.00%
Burglary51.85150.00%
Drugs51.55150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.550.00%
Other theft51.5566.67%
Public order21.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.9141.18%
Anti-social behaviour57.42400.00%
Vehicle crime31.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-57.14%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Drugs20.62-33.33%
Other crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1711.4421.43%
Criminal damage and arson75.2640.00%
Drugs32.16200.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Public order20.62-50.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-80.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.550.00%
Public order41.550.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202418
June 202422
May 202417
April 202427
March 202410
February 202418
January 202413
December 202311
November 202324
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wesley Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Beaumanor Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Redhill Nook
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Palmer Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Langley Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Greystoke Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Kinley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Bretton Close
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 9. Robert Hall Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Hobson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kingsthorpe Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Langley Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Abbey Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Marwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Millbrook Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1