LE4 5HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 5HY

LE4 5HY, Leicester has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.85 per 1,000 population. This LE4 5HY 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 5HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 5HY, encompassing approximately 7133 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

LE4 5HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Law Street with total crimes: 8
  • Baseball Walk with total crimes: 7

LE4 5HY 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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.8515.38%
Anti-social behaviour142.10100.00%
Vehicle crime71.96600.00%
Other theft60.98100.00%
Burglary50.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-60.00%
Public order20.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.03-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson101.82233.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.40133.33%
Public order40.98100.00%
Other theft30.56-40.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Burglary20.28100.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.3190.00%
Vehicle crime62.66100.00%
Other theft50.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.42-62.50%
Theft from the person30.42200.00%
Public order20.42-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.14-50.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.7511.11%
Anti-social behaviour81.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1233.33%
Other theft40.5633.33%
Public order40.560.00%
Vehicle crime30.5650.00%
Shoplifting20.42-50.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%
Theft from the person10.14-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6112.50%
Public order41.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.56-33.33%
Shoplifting40.56300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Other theft30.420.00%
Drugs30.42200.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.4914.29%
Vehicle crime81.12700.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-62.50%
Public order30.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson83.36166.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.12-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.98100.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.0750.00%
Public order32.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42100.00%
Other theft20.28-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-80.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.7725.00%
Public order61.40200.00%
Vehicle crime50.840.00%
Other theft50.70-16.67%
Burglary40.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.14-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.36-38.46%
Other theft61.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42100.00%
Public order20.28-33.33%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.14-50.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.77-18.75%
Other theft41.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.56-42.86%
Public order30.56-70.00%
Burglary30.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.28100.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-50.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.570.00%
Public order102.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.400.00%
Other theft40.980.00%
Burglary40.560.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202419
June 202410
May 20249
April 20248
March 20247
February 202415
January 202410
December 20238
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
October 20232

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 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
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Pescall Boulevard
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 6. Abbey Meadows
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Harston Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Brogue Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marjorie Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Greenway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Ross Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Cooper Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Purcell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Roberts Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kensington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Buller Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Wolsey Island Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Corbridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ross' Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1