ESSEX ROAD, LE4 9EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 9EG

ESSEX ROAD, LE4 9EG, Leicester has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.61 per 1,000 population. This LE4 9EG 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 9EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 9EG, encompassing approximately 3224 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE4 9EG area, explore the LE4 9EG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

LE4 9EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gipsy Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Dunbar Road with total crimes: 6
  • Marston Road with total crimes: 3

ESSEX ROAD, LE4 9EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences79.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.55-20.00%
Public order41.24300.00%
Drugs31.24200.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Burglary30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.7540.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.17150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.55300.00%
Vehicle crime41.24300.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.65-37.50%
Other crime31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.480.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.20-20.00%
Public order62.48500.00%
Vehicle crime21.86-33.33%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.580.00%
Vehicle crime33.10200.00%
Burglary10.93-66.67%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.100.00%
Public order31.55200.00%
Burglary30.93-57.14%
Vehicle crime10.93-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.68100.00%
Burglary73.1075.00%
Vehicle crime32.170.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Public order10.62-75.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.89-44.44%
Public order41.550.00%
Burglary41.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.24200.00%
Other theft10.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.03125.00%
Other theft22.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.480.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
March 20245
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 202410
March 202410
February 202410
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

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
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
February 20242

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
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE4 9EG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gipsy Lane
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Dunbar Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Marston Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Fairfax Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Trevanth Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Walcote Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. St Ives Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Huntingdon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Edgehill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Fairfax Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lydford Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1