MELTON ROAD, LE4 7SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 7SL

MELTON ROAD, LE4 7SL, Leicester has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.93 per 1,000 population. This LE4 7SL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE4 postcode area, which has experienced 847 crimes and a crime rate of 7.74 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE4 7SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 7SL, encompassing approximately 2026 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE4 7SL area, explore the LE4 7SL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE4 7SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rushey Close with total crimes: 3
  • Broadford Close with total crimes: 2
  • Dalkeith Road with total crimes: 1

MELTON ROAD, LE4 7SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.93-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99100.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.88166.67%
Public order33.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order37.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.48-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-33.33%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary49.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.970.00%
Bicycle theft11.480.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.9520.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.960.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.9225.00%
Public order32.47200.00%
Vehicle crime21.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.90300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.97-42.86%
Other theft31.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.3816.67%
Burglary63.450.00%
Other theft22.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.93-14.29%
Public order32.960.00%
Drugs11.48-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.34-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.450.00%
Public order32.470.00%
Drugs31.480.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.3942.86%
Public order34.93-50.00%
Other theft21.48100.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.360.00%
Public order63.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.960.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 202310
September 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
January 20246
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
February 20242
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE4 7SL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rushey Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Broadford Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dalkeith Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Glencoe Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Edensor Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alan Close
    Total1
    Burglary1