LE4 5JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 5JL

LE4 5JL, Leicester has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.84 per 1,000 population. This LE4 5JL 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 5JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 5JL, encompassing approximately 4716 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-57.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

LE4 5JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Robert Hall Street with total crimes: 4
  • Asha Margh with total crimes: 4
  • Ascot Road with total crimes: 3

LE4 5JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.84-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour81.70-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson51.70-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.06100.00%
Other theft40.850.00%
Public order30.85-25.00%
Drugs30.64200.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.755.56%
Anti-social behaviour94.03125.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9120.00%
Other theft41.27100.00%
Public order40.85-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.1212.50%
Public order73.82-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.480.00%
Vehicle crime41.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.85-50.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Burglary10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.54-5.88%
Public order93.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.91700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.70-16.67%
Other theft31.060.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.21-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.906.25%
Criminal damage and arson63.6050.00%
Public order61.27100.00%
Burglary61.27200.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.39-20.00%
Public order30.85-40.00%
Other theft30.64-40.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.54-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson52.5466.67%
Public order51.06400.00%
Other theft51.0666.67%
Shoplifting41.060.00%
Vehicle crime40.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-50.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.8446.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.66100.00%
Other theft30.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.007.14%
Criminal damage and arson33.18-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Other theft20.42-50.00%
Public order20.42-33.33%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.15-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson42.970.00%
Other theft40.85-33.33%
Public order30.85200.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.06-10.53%
Other theft63.60500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8533.33%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.63-13.64%
Drugs54.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-66.67%
Other theft10.42-66.67%
Public order10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.270.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Other crime30.640.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202419
July 202418
June 202416
May 202417
April 202416
March 202412
February 202422
January 202415
December 202314
November 202317
October 202319
September 202322

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20249
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Robert Hall Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 2. Asha Margh
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Ascot Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Bernards Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 5. Claremont Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Palmer Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Rose Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Belgrave Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lexham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. A607
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Herbert Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Linford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fieldhouse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Overing Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bellholme Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Little Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Vicarage Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Carnation Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Elmdale Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Holden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. The Greenway
    Total1
    Other theft1