PALMER SQUARE, LE4 3LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 3LN

PALMER SQUARE, LE4 3LN, Charnwood has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population. This LE4 3LN 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 3LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 3LN, encompassing approximately 2430 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE4 3LN area, explore the LE4 3LN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE4 3LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lawnhurst Way with total crimes: 4
  • Holly Tree Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Field Leys Way with total crimes: 2

PALMER SQUARE, LE4 3LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.239.09%
Burglary34.94200.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.4610.00%
Vehicle crime34.530.00%
Public order21.23-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In July 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 offences109.8725.00%
Public order54.110.00%
Vehicle crime32.06-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.58100.00%
Vehicle crime43.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.65200.00%
Drugs11.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.65100.00%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Shoplifting10.82-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.94-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.23100.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-83.33%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.880.00%
Vehicle crime32.470.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Shoplifting20.82-33.33%
Public order20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.170.00%
Shoplifting32.880.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.4175.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.88200.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.11-60.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Public order10.41-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.870.00%
Other theft54.110.00%
Vehicle crime42.0633.33%
Public order41.6533.33%
Shoplifting11.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.410.00%
Public order34.110.00%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202410
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE4 3LN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lawnhurst Way
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Holly Tree Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Field Leys Way
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dawes Meadow Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wheat Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Nine Riggs Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Nine Leys Square
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Sandpit Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Becks Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bentley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Ryegate Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1