MELROSE STREET, LE4 6FD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 6FD

MELROSE STREET, LE4 6FD, Leicester has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.96 per 1,000 population. This LE4 6FD 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 6FD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 6FD, encompassing approximately 10846 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-56.52% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

LE4 6FD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Law Street with total crimes: 8
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 4
  • Brandon Street with total crimes: 3

MELROSE STREET, LE4 6FD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour153.967.14%
Violence and sexual offences101.38-56.52%
Public order80.9214.29%
Vehicle crime30.74-50.00%
Other theft20.28-66.67%
Shoplifting20.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Burglary10.09-66.67%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.554.55%
Anti-social behaviour142.1255.56%
Public order71.29-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.5550.00%
Other theft60.55100.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Bicycle theft30.28200.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Drugs10.09-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.90-12.00%
Public order102.03150.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.92-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson90.83800.00%
Vehicle crime40.83-20.00%
Burglary30.370.00%
Other theft30.28-40.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.90-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour132.30-18.75%
Vehicle crime51.200.00%
Other theft50.46-28.57%
Public order40.4633.33%
Shoplifting30.37-57.14%
Robbery20.28100.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Drugs20.18100.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.09-75.00%
Other crime10.09-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.4726.09%
Anti-social behaviour162.676.67%
Other theft71.4875.00%
Shoplifting70.65250.00%
Vehicle crime50.65400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.46-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.37200.00%
Public order30.28-66.67%
Burglary20.28-77.78%
Other crime20.180.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Robbery10.09-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.739.52%
Anti-social behaviour152.12-6.25%
Burglary91.3880.00%
Public order90.8312.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.8366.67%
Other theft40.46-55.56%
Robbery20.370.00%
Drugs20.18100.00%
Shoplifting20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.18-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour161.9477.78%
Other theft91.4880.00%
Public order80.8314.29%
Burglary50.74-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson30.460.00%
Shoplifting20.28100.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences296.827.41%
Anti-social behaviour92.6750.00%
Burglary70.83250.00%
Public order70.6516.67%
Other theft50.65-16.67%
Theft from the person40.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.09-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences275.168.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.4920.00%
Public order60.55-50.00%
Other theft60.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5550.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Shoplifting20.18100.00%
Burglary20.18-50.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.534.17%
Public order122.30-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.11-58.33%
Other theft40.46-33.33%
Burglary40.37300.00%
Drugs40.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.18-22.58%
Public order142.2127.27%
Anti-social behaviour121.2933.33%
Other theft61.11-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson50.55150.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Drugs10.09-66.67%
Other crime10.09-50.00%
Burglary10.09-50.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.1010.71%
Other theft132.86116.67%
Public order111.20120.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.01-35.71%
Drugs30.8350.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.18-60.00%
Robbery20.180.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences286.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.580.00%
Other theft61.290.00%
Public order50.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.460.00%
Shoplifting30.460.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Burglary20.180.00%
Robbery20.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 20244
May 20243
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 202312
November 202314
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202423
July 202422
June 202425
May 202429
April 202423
March 202421
February 202429
January 202427
December 202325
November 202324
October 202331
September 202328

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 20249
June 202413
May 202416
April 202415
March 202416
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 202312
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20249
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Law Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Southey Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bardolph Street East
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Glen Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Allington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Canon Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ardath Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Burfield Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Down Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Jermyn Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Redcar Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Acorn Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Harrison Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Ratcliffe Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Norbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Purley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Cooper Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Rendell Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Roberts Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dorset Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1