LE4 6BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 6BY

LE4 6BY, Leicester has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.64 per 1,000 population. This LE4 6BY 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 6BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 6BY, encompassing approximately 4164 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE4 6BY area, explore the LE4 6BY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE4 6BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cobden Street with total crimes: 4
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 4
  • Brandon Street with total crimes: 3

LE4 6BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.64-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour73.12-36.36%
Public order61.680.00%
Drugs31.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.326.67%
Anti-social behaviour113.8483.33%
Public order62.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44-71.43%
Burglary20.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Other theft20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.5615.38%
Criminal damage and arson73.60250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.68-14.29%
Burglary41.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.9650.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Public order20.48-71.43%
Drugs20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.40-40.91%
Public order73.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.68-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson21.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.2857.14%
Anti-social behaviour95.280.00%
Burglary52.16400.00%
Vehicle crime41.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9650.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.44-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour93.36125.00%
Drugs22.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Public order10.48-85.71%
Robbery10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.8830.77%
Public order74.08600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.68-42.86%
Other theft40.96100.00%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.16-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.12250.00%
Burglary31.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Drugs10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.68-16.67%
Drugs43.6033.33%
Public order40.96-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-50.00%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.5228.57%
Public order54.32-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.200.00%
Possession of weapons41.20300.00%
Other theft40.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.96-63.64%
Drugs30.960.00%
Burglary30.72200.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.28-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour113.36120.00%
Public order72.64250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6866.67%
Drugs31.20200.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Other theft20.48-66.67%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.3650.00%
Other theft63.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-50.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.400.00%
Other theft41.440.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202415
June 202413
May 202422
April 202414
March 202417
February 202413
January 202415
December 202318
November 202314
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 20247
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20246
June 20247
May 20249
April 20249
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 202311
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE4 6BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cobden Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Brandon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Melrose Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dysart Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kashmir Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Southey Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bardolph Street East
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Allington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Munnings Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Redpath Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Farringdon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oak Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Haramead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Birstall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hathaway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ferrous Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Harrington Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Burfield Street
    Total1
    Other theft1