LE4 5HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 5HS

LE4 5HS, Leicester has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 population. This LE4 5HS 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 5HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 5HS, encompassing approximately 8105 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

LE4 5HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cossington Street with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Abbey Park Road with total crimes: 5

LE4 5HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.5966.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.23150.00%
Other theft71.2316.67%
Public order50.86-16.67%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Robbery20.25100.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-83.33%
Other crime10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.1616.67%
Public order62.5950.00%
Other theft60.7420.00%
Vehicle crime60.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.74-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.740.00%
Theft from the person30.49200.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.12-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences186.7928.57%
Anti-social behaviour102.2266.67%
Other theft51.23-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.62-20.00%
Public order40.49-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.490.00%
Shoplifting30.37-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Robbery20.25100.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.12-66.67%
Burglary10.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.40-12.50%
Other theft81.73166.67%
Shoplifting70.99600.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.86-62.50%
Public order50.74-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.620.00%
Drugs30.62200.00%
Vehicle crime30.37-62.50%
Burglary20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Other crime20.25100.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour167.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences161.9777.78%
Public order91.97125.00%
Vehicle crime81.11300.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.99-44.44%
Other theft30.62-57.14%
Burglary20.37-60.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour166.79220.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.97200.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.11-55.00%
Other theft71.11133.33%
Burglary50.8666.67%
Public order40.6233.33%
Drugs20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.43-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour52.47150.00%
Other theft30.62-62.50%
Theft from the person30.370.00%
Burglary30.37-40.00%
Public order30.37-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.3750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.7957.14%
Other theft82.710.00%
Public order80.99-11.11%
Vehicle crime60.990.00%
Burglary50.74150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.25-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.43-22.22%
Public order91.730.00%
Other theft81.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.99-37.50%
Drugs30.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Burglary20.25-33.33%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.66-5.26%
Public order92.22-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour81.11-11.11%
Other theft80.9914.29%
Burglary30.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.250.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.880.00%
Public order172.34325.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.10-18.18%
Other theft71.1175.00%
Drugs50.860.00%
Burglary40.62100.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.250.00%
Robbery20.25100.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.25100.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.340.00%
Other theft41.360.00%
Public order40.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246
April 202416
March 202416
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202421
June 202418
May 202414
April 202416
March 20249
February 202420
January 202422
December 202314
November 202318
October 202319
September 202319

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20249
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
January 20248
December 20239
November 20239
October 202317
September 20234

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20242
January 20246
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Cossington Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Abbey Park Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Pescall Boulevard
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Marjorie Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 6. Garfield Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Abbey Meadows
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 9. Harston Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Portsmouth Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rendell Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Macdonald Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Dorset Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Moorgate Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Kensington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Westbourne Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Ross' Walk
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Donaldson Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Discovery Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Pearson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Charles Bennion Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sandal Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Ellis Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Coral Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cooper Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Roberts Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Rothley Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Brogue Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1