LE4 5JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 5JQ

LE4 5JQ, Leicester has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.00 per 1,000 population. This LE4 5JQ 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 5JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 5JQ, encompassing approximately 7404 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-52.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

LE4 5JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Asha Margh with total crimes: 4
  • Ascot Road with total crimes: 3
  • Arbour Road with total crimes: 3

LE4 5JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.00-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour61.35-45.45%
Public order50.8125.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.68-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.6833.33%
Other theft30.540.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

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 offences216.6231.25%
Anti-social behaviour112.8422.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.4920.00%
Public order40.81-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.54-25.00%
Other theft30.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.7523.08%
Anti-social behaviour92.160.00%
Public order91.2228.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.220.00%
Vehicle crime40.680.00%
Other theft30.540.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.21-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour91.76800.00%
Public order71.2216.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.9525.00%
Vehicle crime40.680.00%
Other theft30.540.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Burglary20.27-66.67%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.7546.67%
Public order62.97500.00%
Burglary60.8120.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8133.33%
Vehicle crime40.54100.00%
Other theft30.540.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.14-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.73-16.67%
Burglary52.03150.00%
Other theft30.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4150.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-33.33%
Shoplifting20.27-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.27-33.33%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.02-33.33%
Shoplifting72.430.00%
Other theft60.95100.00%
Public order40.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.54-40.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-33.33%
Burglary20.270.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.4868.75%
Anti-social behaviour53.6566.67%
Public order40.6833.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Other theft30.410.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.400.00%
Vehicle crime42.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.5450.00%
Public order30.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-25.00%
Other theft30.41-25.00%
Shoplifting20.41100.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences164.46-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson42.1633.33%
Other theft40.54-33.33%
Public order30.54-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.27100.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.6222.73%
Other theft63.6520.00%
Public order40.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Burglary20.27100.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.810.00%
Other theft52.970.00%
Drugs50.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.680.00%
Public order30.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 20247
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202421
July 202416
June 202413
May 202422
April 202415
March 202418
February 202427
January 202416
December 202316
November 202327
October 202322

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20249
June 20249
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 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 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20247
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 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 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242

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 5JQ postcode area is presented below.

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