LE4 5EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 5EJ

LE4 5EJ, Leicester has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.00 per 1,000 population. This LE4 5EJ 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 5EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 5EJ, encompassing approximately 7671 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE4 5EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moores Road with total crimes: 7
  • Asha Margh with total crimes: 4
  • Ascot Road with total crimes: 3

LE4 5EJ 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.00-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour91.96-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson61.170.00%
Vehicle crime50.7866.67%
Public order40.650.00%
Other theft30.520.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.3910.53%
Anti-social behaviour112.7437.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.430.00%
Public order40.78-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-57.14%
Other theft30.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.6911.76%
Public order102.4842.86%
Anti-social behaviour81.30-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.0475.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9120.00%
Other theft30.780.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.65-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour102.22233.33%
Public order71.30-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.910.00%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Other theft30.520.00%
Burglary20.39-66.67%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.5671.43%
Public order83.13700.00%
Burglary61.0420.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.78150.00%
Vehicle crime40.65100.00%
Other theft30.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.3950.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.30-26.32%
Burglary51.82150.00%
Other theft30.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.260.00%
Shoplifting20.26-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.26-50.00%
Public order10.26-80.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.69-34.48%
Shoplifting72.480.00%
Other theft60.9150.00%
Drugs50.780.00%
Public order50.6566.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.65-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-50.00%
Burglary20.26100.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences296.7861.11%
Anti-social behaviour73.7875.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9133.33%
Other theft40.5233.33%
Public order30.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-60.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.3912.50%
Burglary52.350.00%
Vehicle crime50.65150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.65100.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Shoplifting30.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-25.00%
Other theft30.39-40.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.43-42.86%
Other theft52.09-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.6533.33%
Public order30.52-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.26100.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences287.697.69%
Anti-social behaviour73.65600.00%
Other theft60.9120.00%
Public order50.78-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Burglary30.39200.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Drugs20.26-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-50.00%

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 offences266.780.00%
Public order73.390.00%
Other theft50.910.00%
Drugs50.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202410
June 20247
May 20248
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
July 202419
June 202417
May 202424
April 202414
March 202419
February 202429
January 202418
December 202316
November 202328
October 202326

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20247
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 7 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE4 5EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Moores Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Asha Margh
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Ascot Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Arbour Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. St Bernards Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 6. Claremont Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Belgrave Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ratcliffe Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Lexham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. A607
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Herbert Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Michaels Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Flax Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Gipsy Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Stafford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Payne Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Lancashire Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Berridge Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Linford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fieldhouse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Overing Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Bellholme Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Little Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Vicarage Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Elmdale Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Holden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1