KENSINGTON STREET, LE4 5GP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 5GP

KENSINGTON STREET, LE4 5GP, Leicester has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.12 per 1,000 population. This LE4 5GP 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 5GP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 5GP, encompassing approximately 8866 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE4 5GP area, explore the LE4 5GP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

LE4 5GP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Law Street with total crimes: 8
  • Baseball Walk with total crimes: 7

KENSINGTON STREET, LE4 5GP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.2641.67%
Other theft61.92-14.29%
Public order60.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.68150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.56-44.44%
Burglary40.56100.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Bicycle theft20.23100.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.56-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.269.09%
Public order91.3580.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.02-10.00%
Other theft71.020.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Burglary20.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.23-60.00%
Shoplifting20.23100.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.574.17%
Anti-social behaviour112.82-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson101.24150.00%
Other theft71.1375.00%
Public order50.79-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.5625.00%
Theft from the person50.56400.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-50.00%
Shoplifting10.11-75.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.444.35%
Anti-social behaviour132.710.00%
Public order61.4750.00%
Vehicle crime40.68-42.86%
Other theft40.45-50.00%
Shoplifting40.45-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.45-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Robbery20.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.11-50.00%
Theft from the person10.11-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.4735.29%
Anti-social behaviour132.59-23.53%
Shoplifting101.4766.67%
Other theft81.13100.00%
Vehicle crime70.9016.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.7920.00%
Public order40.68-55.56%
Drugs30.45200.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Burglary20.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour177.786.25%
Violence and sexual offences171.9213.33%
Public order91.9228.57%
Vehicle crime61.02500.00%
Shoplifting60.68-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.68-16.67%
Other theft40.56-50.00%
Burglary20.45-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour167.8977.78%
Violence and sexual offences151.80-25.00%
Shoplifting101.69150.00%
Other theft81.1333.33%
Public order70.90-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.79100.00%
Burglary40.6833.33%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.88-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour92.2680.00%
Public order91.02-10.00%
Other theft61.02-25.00%
Shoplifting40.68300.00%
Theft from the person30.450.00%
Bicycle theft30.34200.00%
Burglary30.34-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.34-25.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.775.00%
Public order102.37-9.09%
Other theft81.13-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.90-28.57%
Burglary50.5666.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.56300.00%
Vehicle crime40.45300.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.11-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.9933.33%
Public order112.26-8.33%
Other theft101.2466.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.13-56.25%
Drugs30.790.00%
Burglary30.340.00%
Shoplifting30.340.00%
Theft from the person10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour167.1145.45%
Violence and sexual offences151.80-40.00%
Public order121.69-36.84%
Other theft61.35-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.68100.00%
Shoplifting30.45200.00%
Burglary30.34-25.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.4738.89%
Public order192.82216.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.1410.00%
Other theft101.2466.67%
Drugs51.13150.00%
Burglary40.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-50.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.23100.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.030.00%
Other theft61.130.00%
Public order60.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.680.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Burglary20.230.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 202411
June 202413
May 202413
April 202417
March 202416
February 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 202316
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202425
June 202424
May 202423
April 202417
March 202415
February 202420
January 202421
December 202320
November 202315
October 202325
September 202318

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246
January 20248
December 202310
November 20236
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 20247
February 20249
January 202410
December 202311
November 202312
October 202319
September 20236

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 202410
April 20246
March 202410
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202410
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Law Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Baseball Walk
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Abbey Park Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Brandon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Abbey Park Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Garfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Allington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Brogue Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Marjorie Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gibbons Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Burfield Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Ross Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Cooper Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Rendell Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Purcell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Roberts Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dorset Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Kensington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Buller Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Wolsey Island Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Corbridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ross' Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Donaldson Road
    Total1
    Public order1